SOLUTION: I'm asked to determine a quadratic equation with the information given and solve. The perimeter of a rectangle is 34cm and the diagonal is 13cm. Determine the lengths of the s

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Question 1024971: I'm asked to determine a quadratic equation with the information given and solve.
The perimeter of a rectangle is 34cm and the diagonal is 13cm.
Determine the lengths of the sides.



Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The perimeter of a rectangle is 34cm and the diagonal is 13cm.
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P = 2W + 2L = 34
W + L = 17 --> L = 17-W
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W^2 + (17-W)^2 = 13^2
Solve for W, then for L.

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