Question

Base =3x , height = 2x and area = 216sq.m . Find the x.

Answer 1

given

Base = 3x

height = 2x

area = 216sqm

area = base * height

• 216 = 3x*2x
• 216 = 6x²
• 216/6 = x²
• 36 = x²
• √36 = x
• x = 6m

1) 6*3 = 18m

2) 6*2 = 12m