Vance is designing a garden in the shape of an isosceles triangle. The base of the garden is 36 feet long. The function models the height of the triangular garden.

a. What is the height of the triangle when
b. What is the height of the triangle when
c. Vance is considering using either or for his garden. Compare the areas of the two possible gardens. Explain how you found the areas.

Question

Vance is designing a garden in the shape of an isosceles triangle. The base of the garden is 36 feet long. The function   models the height of the triangular garden.
 

a. What is the height of the triangle when  
b. What is the height of the triangle when  
c. Vance is considering using either   or   for his garden. Compare the areas of the two possible gardens. Explain how you found the areas.

alex6799 · Answer

the full question

i have A i just need help with B and C

directrix · Answer

What did you get for part A?

alex6799 · Answer

25.5

directrix · Answer

I am getting 18 for the height.

Theorem: If two angles of a a triangle are congruent, then the sides opposite them are congruent.  That is why I am thinking 18.

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