Let the base be x m

The altitude will be x + 7 m

Area of triangle = 1/2 base. altitude

= 1/2 x (x + 7) = 165

x² + 7x = 330

x² + 7x – 330 = 0

Using the splitting middle term – the middle term of the general equation is divided in two such values that:

Product = a.c

For the given equation a = 1 b = 7 c = – 330

= 1. – 330 = – 330

And either of their sum or difference = b

= 7

Thus the two terms are 22 and – 15

Difference = 22 – 15 = 7

Product = 22. – 15 = – 330

x² + 22x – 15x – 330 = 0

x(x + 22) – 15(x + 22) = 0

(x + 22) (x – 15) = 0

x = – 22 or x = 15

Value of x cannot be negative

x = 15

Thus the base be 15m and altitude = 15 + 7 = 22m