SOLUTION: Find the value of x as it relates to each triangle or rectangle area= 234 yd^2 length=2x-8 height=x

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Question 1074732: Find the value of x as it relates to each triangle or rectangle area= 234 yd^2 length=2x-8 height=x
Answer by josgarithmetic(39628) About Me  (Show Source):
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If by "length" you mean, "base",
%281%2F2%29%2A%282x-8%29%2Ax=234

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x%5E2-4x-234=0

x=4%2B2sqrt%28238%29