Area of a triangle=bh/2
27= x(x-3)/2
27= (x^2-3x)/2
54= x^2-3x
x^2-3x-54=0
(x-9)(x+6)=0
x=9, x=-6.
In this case, x must equal 9 since the base cannot be a negative number.
Final answer: Height=6 m
To solve for the other leg, you need to use Pythagorean theory.
The theory states that C^2 = A^2 + B^2
In your case, you have to solve for B.
C = 40 (hypotenuse) A = 24 (leg 1)
The formula rewritten for B is

Now, you can solve.

Therefore, B = 32.
So the second leg is 32 feet.
Answer:
30.11 meters ( approx )
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x be the distance of a point P ( lies on the building ) from the top of the building such that AP is perpendicular to the building and y be the distance of the building from point A, ( shown in the below diagram )
Given,
Point A is 8.20 m above level ground,
So, the height of the building = ( x + 8.20 ) meters,
Now, 1 degree = 60 minutes,
⇒ 


By the below diagram,




Now, again by the below diagram,



Hence, the height of the building = x + 8.20 = 30.11 meters (approx)