The height of a triangle is 3 inches more than four times its base. If the area of the triangle is 17 square inches, find the base and height of the triangle. ...... The base of the triangle is approximately (Type integers or decimals rounded to the nearest tenth as needed.)

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The height of a triangle is 3 inches more than four times its base. If the area of the triangle is 17 square inches, find the base and height of the triangle.
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Transcribed Image Text:College Algebra_S2002 E Homework: Week 5 - Quadratic Equation Applications Question 6, 7.5.13 Part 1 of 2 The height of a triangle is 3 inches more than four times its base. If the area of the triangle is 17 square inches, find the base and height of the triangle. The base of the triangle is approximately (Type integers or decimals rounded to the nearest tenth as needed.) View an example Get more help- Help me solve this
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