SOLUTION: Calculate the length of the shorter of the two sides of a rectangle which has an area of 31.20 m2 and a perimeter of 23.80 m.
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! Calculate the length of the shorter of the two sides of a rectangle which has an area of 31.20 m2 and a perimeter of 23.80 m.
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Equations:
L + W = 23.8/2 = 11.9
LW = 31.2
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Substitute for "L" and solve for "W":
(11.9-W)W = 31.2
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W^2 -11.9W + 31.2
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Solve for "W":
W = 3.9 or W = 8
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Shorter side = 3.9 meters
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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