document.write( "Question 1187407: Eric wants to know the dimensions of a rectangular lot. The lot has an area of 80 cm^2. Its length is 2 more than its width. What are the measurements of the sides of the lot? \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "The area equation is\r\n" );
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document.write( "    x*(x+2) = 80.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Its solution is\r\n" );
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document.write( "    x^2 + 2x - 80 = 0\r\n" );
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document.write( "    (x+10)*(x-8) = 0\r\n" );
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document.write( "The roots are  x= -10  and  x= 8.\r\n" );
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document.write( "The ANSWER is:  the dimensions of the rectangular lot are 8 cm width and 8+2 = 10 cm length.\r\n" );
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