A right triangles height is 2 times the length of its base I

A right triangle\'s height is 2 times the length of its base. If the area of the triangle is 64, what is its height?

Solution

Solution:

A right triangle\'s height is 2 times the length of its base

let the base is x unit

then height is 2x unit

area of right triangle = 1/2 ( height )* ( base) = 64

==> 1/2 (2x) * (x) = 64

x^2 = 64

x = 8 and x = -8

therefore height = 2 x = 2 * 8 = 16 unit