If the area is rectangular board is 336 square inches and it's perimeter is 76 inches, what is the length of each of the shorter sides?

Answer 1

L*w = 336

2L + 2w = 76 ---> L + w = 38

L(38-L) = 336

38L - L^2 = 336

0 = L^2 - 38L + 336

0 = ( L - 24 )( L - 14 )

Rectangle 24 by 14