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The base of a triangle is (x - 3) inches. The height of a triangle is 4.5 inches. If the area is 27 square inches, what is the value of x?

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Answer:

x=15 inches

Explanation:

Area of ∆ is 27sq inches

Height is 4.5 inches

base is (x-3) inches

Area of ∆= ½×b×h

27= ½×(x-3)×4.5

27=2.25×(x-3)

27=2.25x-6.75

2.25x=27+6.75

2.25x=33.75

x=33.75/2.25

x=15 inches

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