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Question 907282: Hi very unsure about how to approach this problem. Could use some help with solving and how to write the correct answers!
The perimeter of a rectangle is 220 feet. Describe the possible lengths of a side if the area of the rectangle is not to exceed 1425 square feet.
Your answer should be one interval in each box.
ANSWER: The length (in feet) of a side is in the interval ___ or in the interval ___.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Dimensions, x and y.

xy<1425 and 2x+2y=220 from which x+y=110.
Solve either for x or y from the linear equation and substitute into the area inequality....