SOLUTION: The dimensions of a rectangle are consecutive odd integers. Find the smallest such rectangle with a perimeter of at least 35 cm.
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: The dimensions of a rectangle are consecutive odd integers. Find the smallest such rectangle with a perimeter of at least 35 cm.
This question is from textbook Algebra and Trigonometry Structure and Method
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x(x+2)>=35
x^2+2x-35>=0
(x+7)(x-5)=0
x=5 for theshorter side.
5+2=7 for the longer side.
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