SOLUTION: A rectangle has a perimeter of 34ft. and an area of 60 sq. ft. Find its dimensions.

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Question 546727: A rectangle has a perimeter of 34ft. and an area of 60 sq. ft. Find its dimensions.
Answer by umnikmo(75) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(x+y)=34
x*y=60
x=60/y
60/y+y=17
y^2-17y+60=0
y=5
x=60/5=12