Problem 18.03: In an equilateral triangular-shaped parcel, the height (altitude) of the triangle is 5 ft. less than its side length. The side length (ft.) of the triangle is most nearly equal to: A. B. C. D. 10 ft. 20 ft. 30 ft. 40 ft.
Problem 18.03: In an equilateral triangular-shaped parcel, the height (altitude) of the triangle is 5 ft. less than its side length. The side length (ft.) of the triangle is most nearly equal to: A. B. C. D. 10 ft. 20 ft. 30 ft. 40 ft.
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![Problem 18.03: In an equilateral triangular-shaped parcel,
the height (altitude) of the triangle is 5 ft. less than its side
length. The side length (ft.) of the triangle is most nearly
equal to:
A.
B.
C.
D.
10 ft.
20 ft.
30 ft.
40 ft.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F2e36c7fa-9d7b-4c50-95c2-65f9c58ec0be%2F716e7795-a489-49c5-a21d-d155199579c0%2Fkgnw8y_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 18.03: In an equilateral triangular-shaped parcel,
the height (altitude) of the triangle is 5 ft. less than its side
length. The side length (ft.) of the triangle is most nearly
equal to:
A.
B.
C.
D.
10 ft.
20 ft.
30 ft.
40 ft.
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