document.write( "Question 155978: The so-called golden rectangle is said to be extremely pleasing visually and was used often by ancient Greek and Roman architects. The length of a golden rectangle is approximately 1.6 times the width. Find the dimensions of a golden rectangle if its area is 9000m^2. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #114900 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! X*1.6X=9,000 \n" ); document.write( "1.6X^2=9,000 \n" ); document.write( "X^2=9,000/1.6 \n" ); document.write( "X^2=5625 \n" ); document.write( "X=SQRT5625 \n" ); document.write( "X=75 M FOR THE WIDTH. \n" ); document.write( "1.6*75=120 M FOR THE LENGTH. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( "75*120 \n" ); document.write( "9,000=9,000 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |