the base and height of a triangle whose height is 3 more than twice its base (2x+3)
find the height
find the base

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anonymous · Answer

sorry i meant 2x+3

anonymous · Answer

can you help me saifoo

saifoo.khan · Answer

yes i can, but the area isn't given.

anonymous · Answer

i know, they don't give it to me

anonymous · Answer

before it says, represent the given condition using a single variable x

saifoo.khan · Answer

there is something missing.

anonymous · Answer

mm i swear theres isnt

saifoo.khan · Answer

the representation is correct.

anonymous · Answer

oh so it just wants me to type it in like that? like 2x+3 for the height and x for the base?

saifoo.khan · Answer

Yes.

anonymous · Answer

but isnt the formula 1/2 bxh? what do i do with the 1/2

saifoo.khan · Answer

it is but are u sure they are asking for area?
might be they are asking for perimter..

anonymous · Answer

no there not asking for non, they just want the representation of the sides you know what i mean?

saifoo.khan · Answer

so,

width = x

Height  = 2x+3

anonymous · Answer

it just shows me a triangle with the h height in the middle and the base with an x

anonymous · Answer

right.. thats what i was thinking

saifoo.khan · Answer

can u post a photo or something?

anonymous · Answer

mm i dont think so hold on

anonymous · Answer

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saifoo.khan · Answer

Go for it.. it's correct.

anonymous · Answer

thanks!

anonymous · Answer

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