SOLUTION: a rectangular room has an area of 189 square feet and a perimeter of 55 feet. what are the dimensions of the room? Find exact solution.
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Question 134544: a rectangular room has an area of 189 square feet and a perimeter of 55 feet. what are the dimensions of the room? Find exact solution.
Answer by vleith(2983) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Formula for Area of a rectangle? A = l*w
Formula for perimeter of a rectangle? P = 2l + 2w
Given A = 189, P = 55
Use the quadratic equation
w = 54/4, 56/4
w = 13.5
l = 14
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