SOLUTION: Directions: Tell whether or not the following situation illustrates a quadratic equation. Justify your answer by representing the situation in a mathematical sentence. The lengt

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Question 1185756: Directions: Tell whether or not the following situation illustrates a quadratic equation. Justify your answer by representing the situation in a mathematical sentence.
The length of the swimming pool of La'Kabay Harapitan resort is 15 meters longer than its width and the area is 205 square meters.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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length w+15
width w
w%28w%2B15%29=205, a quadratic equation; this will have w^2 in it and no higher degree on w.