To solve equation by completing the square.
Answer to Problem 9.22EP
Explanation of Solution
Given information :
Height of
Base of triangle
Area of triangle sq. inches
Formula used :
The area of a triangle is given by :-
To solve the equation by completing the square the
Calculation :
Simplifying.
The above expression can also be written as.
Completing the sqaure.
Taking square root of both sides
Simplifying.
Therefore,
Here, -13 is not considered as length cannot be negative.
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