SOLUTION: The height of a rectangular window is 1.5 times its width. The window is 2400 square inches. Find the dimensions of the window.
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Question 204598: The height of a rectangular window is 1.5 times its width. The window is 2400 square inches. Find the dimensions of the window.
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x(1.5x)=2400
1.5x^2=2400
x^2=2400/1.5
x^2=1600
x=40 ans. for the width.
40*1.5=60 ans. for the height.
Proof:
40*60=2400
2400=2400
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