document.write( "Question 995480: The dimensions of a door are 3 ft wide by 7 ft 6 in high. If the same amount is added to each dimension of the door, the area is increased by 67.5 ft2. Find the dimensions of the new door. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #614226 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The dimensions of a door are 3 ft wide by 7 ft 6 in high. If the same amount is added to each dimension of the door, the area is increased by 67.5 ft2. Find the dimensions of the new door. \n" ); document.write( "------------- \n" ); document.write( "3*7.5 = 22.5 sq ft \n" ); document.write( "(3+x)*(7.5+x) = 22.5 + 67.5 = 90 \n" ); document.write( "x^2 + 10.5x - 67.5 = 0 \n" ); document.write( "(x + 15)*(x - 4.5) = 0 \n" ); document.write( "x = 4.5 feet \n" ); document.write( " |