SOLUTION: A circular piece of sheet metal has a diameter of 20 in. The edges are to be cut off to form a rectangle of area 170 in 2 (see the figure). What are the dimensions of the rectangle

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Question 161646: A circular piece of sheet metal has a diameter of 20 in. The edges are to be cut off to form a rectangle of area 170 in 2 (see the figure). What are the dimensions of the rectangle?

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I can't see the figure.

Answer by akmista(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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Smaller side: 9.73in
Larger side: 17.47in