Set Up an Equation and Solve the Problem

question 68

Multiple Choice

Set up an equation and solve the problem. The area of a triangle is 12.5 square feet. If one side of the triangle and the altitude to that side are of equal length, find the length.

• A) 6 feet
• B) 4 feet
• C) 7 feet
• D) 5 feet
• E) none of these

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