Question 389766
(2w + 12)(2w + 16) = 285


4w^2 + 56w + 192 = 285 ___ 4w^2 + 56w - 93 = 0


factoring ___ (2w + 31)(2w - 3) = 0


2w + 31 = 0 ___ 2w = -31 ___ w = -31/2 ___ negative value not realistic


2w - 3 = 0 ___ 2w = 3 ___ w = 3/2