SOLUTION: What are the dimensions of a rectangle that has a perimeter of 74 units and an area of 102 square units?

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Question 881605: What are the dimensions of a rectangle that has a perimeter of 74 units and an area of 102 square units?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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L + w = 37

L = 37-w

A = Lw = (37-w)w = 102

        w^2 -37w + 102 = 0

        (w-34)(w-3) = 0

Dimensions are 34units by 3units