Question

Which equation would best help solve the following problem? The height of a triangle is 5 m less than its base. The area of the triangle is 42 m2. Find the length of the base.
A.)42 =x(x – 5)
B.)42 =1/2 (x)(x-5)
C.)42 =x^2– 5
D.)42 =1/2(x^2-5)

Answer 1

42=(1/2)(b)(b-5)

Answer 2

Hoped that helped!

Answer 3

B

Answer 4

by the way the b in my answer is x in yours So B

Answer 5

Thank you @cherry18 and @ebwatson

Answer 6

Your welcome @CMFink00