SOLUTION: A bookshelf is to be constructed. the length is to be 3 times the height. If 60 feet of lumbar is available for the entire unit, find the length and height of the book case.
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: A bookshelf is to be constructed. the length is to be 3 times the height. If 60 feet of lumbar is available for the entire unit, find the length and height of the book case.
This question is from textbook thinking mathematically
Answer by jojo14344(1513) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The bookshelf is rectangular in shape with ---> condition 1, 3 times the height
Take note
Total , total feet of lumber available.
So, ------------------------> working eqn
but, and , then:
----->
And,
In doubt? Go back working eqn, remember
Thank you,
Jojo
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