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OpenStudy (df001):

Help with trig: The height of a triangle is 1 inch more than the base. If the height is increased by 2 inches while the base remains the same, the new area becomes 20in^2

OpenStudy (df001):

I need help setting up the equation for base and height from this problem

OpenStudy (df001):

Am I correct from this set up? b=b-2 h=b+1

OpenStudy (df001):

Is the equation for base b=b-2 and the equation for height, h=b+1

OpenStudy (df001):

help

OpenStudy (df001):

pls i beg

OpenStudy (anonymous):

try drawing the two triangles

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

why did you subtract 2 from base?

OpenStudy (df001):

i dont understand how to find the equation for height and base

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (df001):

i just have problem finding the base and height

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