<PRE><B>Question 240052</B>
A painting covers 44 square inches one side of the painting is 3 inches more than twice the other side find the dimensions of the painting
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side = &quot;x&quot;
side = 2x+3
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Equation:
x(2x+3) = 44
2x^2 + 3x - 44 = 0
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x = [-3 +- sqrt(9 -4*2*-44)]/2
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x = [-3 +- sqrt(361)]/2
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Positive solution:
x = [-3 + 19]/2
x = 8 cm (one of the sides)
2x+3 = 19 (the other side)
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>