SOLUTION: I am doing application problems for quadratic functions. How do I find dimensions for shapes?

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Question 846009: I am doing application problems for quadratic functions. How do I find dimensions for shapes?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi, One Example

p = ⇒ L + w = 16 and L = (16-w)
A =
(16-w)w = 48
w^2 - 16 + 48 = 0
(w -12)(w-4) = 0, w = 12 0r w = 4
Dimensions of the Rectangle are 4 by 12
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