Question 47782
Let x be the equal width
EQUATION:
(11-2x)(14-2x)-11*14=80

(11-2x)(14-2x)=80
154+4x^2-50x=80
4x^2-50x-74=0
x^2-12.5x-18.5=0
{{{x = (-(-12.5) +- sqrt( (12.5)^2-4*1*18.5 ))/(2*1) }}}
x=1.7 (the lowest value)
Paul.