SOLUTION: A rectangle measures 4 ft by 10 ft. We’d like to double the area by extending each side by the same amount. How much do we need to extend each side? Find the answer by writing
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Question 1185597: A rectangle measures 4 ft by 10 ft. We’d like to double the area by extending each side by the same amount. How much do we need to extend each side? Find the answer by writing and solving a quadratic equation.
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