Question

A triangular traffic island has a base

half as long as its height. The island
has an area of 169 m². Find the
base and the height.


The height of the triangular traffic island is?

Base is?

Answer 1

long =x

height = 2x

(2x×x)/2 =169

2x²/2 = 169

x²=169

x=√169=13m

long = 13m

height = 26m

Explanation: