SOLUTION: A rectangle has a diagonal of 5 feet and a perimeter of 14 feet. Find the rectangle's dimensions.

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Question 970317: A rectangle has a diagonal of 5 feet and a perimeter of 14 feet. Find the rectangle's dimensions.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Dimensions x and y.

system%282x%2B2y=14%2Cx%5E2%2By%5E2=5%5E2%29

system%28x%2By=7%2Cx%5E2%2By%5E2=25%29

Make a substitution from the linear equation.