SOLUTION: one side of a rectangle is 5 inches and the other side is x inches. find the value of x if the area must be at least 60 square inches. use A=L*W
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Question 243012: one side of a rectangle is 5 inches and the other side is x inches. find the value of x if the area must be at least 60 square inches. use A=L*W
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
We know start with what is given:
A = L*W = 60
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Pick a side to set = 5.
L = 5
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So W has to be 60/5 = 12
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Be careful to answer the asked question, which refers to 'x'.
x = 12
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Now check your work.
Is one side 5? Yes.
Is the area 60? Yes.
Done.
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