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Let the bases be x+2, x and the height be x because it's the same size as the smaller base:

1/2*(sum of parallel bases)*height = area

1/2*(x+2+x)*x = 42 sq cm

Multiply both sides by 2:

(x+2+x)*x = 84

Multiply out the brackets:

x2+2x+x2 = 84

2x2+2x-84 = 0

Solving the above quadratic equation works out as:

x = -7 or x = 6 it must be the latter because dimensions can't be negative.

Therefore: height = 6 cm

Check: 1/2*(8+6)*6 = 42 sq cm

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