SOLUTION: The state of Colorado is almost perfectly rectangular, with its north border 111 miles longer than its west border. If the state encompasses 104,000 square miles, estimate the dime

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Question 443956: The state of Colorado is almost perfectly rectangular, with its north border 111 miles longer than its west border. If the state encompasses 104,000 square miles, estimate the dimensions of Colorado. Round your answer to the nearest mile.
Answer by rwm(914) About Me  (Show Source):
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(x-111)*x=104000
x^2-111x-104000=0
273*384=104832
272*383=103522