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Area = 1/2 (base x height)

If the triangle is sitting on the 9cm side, then

72 = 1/2 ( 9 x height )

Height = 16 cm

There are an infinite number of ways to draw the remaining two sides such that

the height of the triangle is 16 cm. So the given information doesn't define a

unique perimeter.

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