SOLUTION: Write a quadratic equation and solve. Oscar has a rectangular garden that measures 18m by 15m. Next year he wants to increase the area to 340m^2 by increasing the width and length
Question 971392: Write a quadratic equation and solve. Oscar has a rectangular garden that measures 18m by 15m. Next year he wants to increase the area to 340m^2 by increasing the width and length by the same amount. What will be the dimensions of the garden next year? Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! w and L for width and length or original dimensions;
u for the uniform quantity to add onto each dimension; this is not the same as, "uniform width" common in some exercises.
A for the amount of area increase when u is applied.
The question to answer essentially is to find u. w+u and L+u can then be computed.
Area now,
Area next year, , again understand that u is NOT "uniform width of border".
Difference in areas,
Solve that equation for u.
Use the given variable assignments when ready:
w=15, L=18, A=340
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write a quadratic equation and solve. Oscar has a rectangular garden that measures 18m by 15m. Next year he wants to increase the area to 340m^2 by increasing the width and length by the same amount. What will be the dimensions of the garden next year?
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