Question

The height of a triangle is (x - 2) centimeters. The base of the triangle is (x + 7)

centimeters. The area of the triangle is 26 square centimeters. Find the value of x.

Answer 1

Hmmm I’m not so sure

Answer 2

6cm

Step by step answer:

Area of a triangle = 1/2bh

(1/2)(6 - 2)(6 + 7) = 26

x = 6cm