Shalyn S.
asked • 03/03/21The perimeter of a rectangle is 42 yards. The area of the rectangle is 98 square yards. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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Raymond B. answered • 03/03/21
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LW = 94
L = 94/W
2L + 2W = 42
2(94/W) + 2W = 42
2(94) + 2W^2 = 42W
W^2 - 21W + 94 = 0
W = 21/2 + or - (1/2)sqr(441-376) = about 14.6 or 6.4 rounded off to one decimal place
dimensions are 6.4 by 14.6 yards
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Shalyn S.
I need to know the width and length.03/03/21