Question

Which equation would best help solve the following problem?

Answer 1

Let the base be x and height be x-5 and area is given i.e. 42m²

According to the formula of area:

$\boxed{ \sf \: area = \frac{1}{2} \times base \times height}$

So,

$\tt \: 42 = \frac{1}{2} \times (x) \times (x - 5)$

Thus, Option B is the correct choice!!~

Answer 2

Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation: