document.write( "Question 96451: Word Problem for equadratic equations and inequalities.\r
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document.write( "An architect has designed a motel pool within a rectangular area that is fenced on three sides. If she uses 60 yards of fencing to enclose an area of 352 square yards, then what are the dimensions for L and W. Assume L is greater than W \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #70231 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! L+2W=60 \n" ); document.write( "L=60-2W NOW REPLACE L BY(60-2W) IN THE FIRST EQUATION & SOLVE FOR W \n" ); document.write( "352=(60-2W)W \n" ); document.write( "352=60W-2W^2 \n" ); document.write( "2W^2-60W+352=0 \n" ); document.write( "2(W^2-30W+176)=0 \n" ); document.write( "2(W-22)(W-8)=0 \n" ); document.write( "W-8=0 \n" ); document.write( "W=8 ANSWER. \n" ); document.write( "THEN L=60-2*8 \n" ); document.write( "L=60-16 \n" ); document.write( "L=44 ANSWER. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF \n" ); document.write( "8*44=352 \n" ); document.write( "352=352 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |