The height of a triangle is 3 feet more than the base. The area of the triangle is 44 square feet. Find the height and base of the triangle.

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The height of a triangle is 3 feet more than the base. The area of the triangle is
44 square feet. Find the height and base of the triangle.
Transcribed Image Text:The height of a triangle is 3 feet more than the base. The area of the triangle is 44 square feet. Find the height and base of the triangle.
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