The Area of a Triangle Is 14 Square Inches

question 169

Multiple Choice

The area of a triangle is 14 square inches. One side of the triangle is 17 inches less than three times the length of the altitude to that side. Find the length of that side.

• A) 3 in.
• B) 4 in.
• C) 2 in.
• D) 5 in.
• E) 6 in.

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