Set Up an Equation and Solve the Problem

question 71

Multiple Choice

Set up an equation and solve the problem. The area of a triangle is 40.5 square feet. If one side of the triangle and the altitude to that side are of equal length, find the length.

• A) 10 feet
• B) 9 feet
• C) 11 feet
• D) 8 feet
• E) none of these

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