A rectangular tent has an area of 32 square feet and a perimeter of 24 feet. What are the dimensions of the tent

Answer 1

Lw = 32

2L + 2w = 24

L + w = 12

w = 12 - L

L (12 - L) = 32

12L - L^2 = 32

0 = L^2 - 12L + 32

0 = (L - 8)(L - 4 )

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