The Area of a Triangle Is 20 Square Inches

question 155

Multiple Choice

The area of a triangle is 20 square inches. One side of the triangle is 7 inches less than three times the length of the altitude to that side. Find the length of that side.

• A) 9 in.
• B) 10 in.
• C) 6 in.
• D) 8 in.

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