the base of a triangle is five cm.more than its height. if the area is 375 cm^2. find the base and the height of the triangle.

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anonymous · Answer

The area of a triangle is given by $\frac{1}{2} base \times height$. If the base is height + 5cm, try putting them in the equation, and solving for height.

anonymous · Answer

can you solve it all?

anonymous · Answer

I can, but I hope you can too. If I give you the full answer, it won't help in the long run. If you get the right answer with some help, you'll be able to do it more easily in future.

anonymous · Answer

but i cant..will you please solve it all??

anonymous · Answer

I'm sure you can. Give it a try, and post the difficulties you run in to.

anonymous · Answer

i have no time...i need it as soon as possible..

anonymous · Answer

who wants to help me???