document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=812194>Question 812194</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> You must form an equation and solve it to the remaining application problems. Oh, and don't forget to clearly define your variable(s). Please write your answers in complete sentences.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "A rectangular mirror has an area of 10 FT^2 (square), and it is 1.5 ft longer than it is wide. Find the dimensions of the mirror.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "A=(L)(W), so<BR>\n" );
document.write( "10=W+ </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "area = (length)(width)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "10 = (w)(w + 1.5)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "10 = w^2 + 1.5w<BR>\n" );
document.write( "20 = 2w^2 + 3w<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0 = 2w^2 + 3w - 20<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0 = (2w - 5)(w + 4)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "w = 5/2, w = -4\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Distance has to be positive, so the mirror is 5/2 = 2.5 ft wide and 4 ft long. </SPAN>\n" );
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