Question 385908
l*w=50
l+w=32
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l=50/w
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substitute the value of l
50/w +w=32
(50+w^2)/w=32
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multipy by w
50+w^2=32w
w^2-32w+50=0
use quadratic equation
a=1,b=-32,c=50
b^2-4ac= 824
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{{{x1=(32+sqrt(824))/2}}}
x1=30.35
{{{x2=(32-sqrt(824))/2}}}
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x2=1.65
The dimensions are 30.35 by 1.65
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