Solve the problem.The height of a triangle measures 3 cm less than four times the base of the triangle. Its area is   Find the lengths of the base and the height.

A. Base: 6 cm; height: 21 cm
B. Base: 5 cm; height: 17 cm
C. Base: 4 cm; height: 13 cm
D. Base: 4.5 cm; height: 15 cm


Answer: B

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