SOLUTION: the dimensions of a square are altered so that one dimension is decreased by 3 feet and the other is increased by 6 feet. The are of the resulting rectangle is 102 square feet. Wha
Algebra ->
Customizable Word Problem Solvers
-> Geometry
-> SOLUTION: the dimensions of a square are altered so that one dimension is decreased by 3 feet and the other is increased by 6 feet. The are of the resulting rectangle is 102 square feet. Wha
Log On
Question 1141161: the dimensions of a square are altered so that one dimension is decreased by 3 feet and the other is increased by 6 feet. The are of the resulting rectangle is 102 square feet. What are the dimensions? Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Alan3354:Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the dimensions of a square are altered so that one dimension is decreased by 3 feet and the other is increased by 6 feet. The are of the resulting rectangle is 102 square feet. What are the dimensions?
=========================
(x-3)*(x+6) = 102
x^2 + 3x -120 = 0
(