The height of a triangle is 2 cm less than its base. The area of the triangle is 40 cm². What is the measurement of the base of the triangle? 6 cm 8 cm 10 cm 12 cm

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asked Jan 27, 2022 108k views

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Jabaa · Answer 1 · 2022-01-29T12:40:50+0000

Answer:

Lets try trial and error

So A= 1/2 x h x b

For 6: 1/2 x 4 x 6

= 12, so no

For 8: 1/2 x 6 x 8

= 24 so no

For 10: 1/2 x 8 x 10

= 40 SO YES!!!!

Ans) 10 cm