SOLUTION: Directions: Tell whether or not the following situation illustrates a quadratic equation. Justify your answer by representing the situation in a mathematical sentence. Mr. Yacap

Question 1185758: Directions: Tell whether or not the following situation illustrates a quadratic equation. Justify your answer by representing the situation in a mathematical sentence.
Mr. Yacap asked the carpenter to construct a rectangular table made of giant bamboo for his house. He told the carpenter that the table's area must be 19 square feet.
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
All there is x and y dimensions and xy=19.
So far, this is not a quadratic equation.
Answer by ikleyn(52786) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.

Will it be a quadratic equation or something different, DEPENDS on the QUESTION,

which should accompany the assignment.

But, since you NEGLECT to furnish the description with the question,

everything is suspended in the air and becomes NONSENSICAL.

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