<PRE><B>Question 1078770</B>
Given the diagram below, find the dimensions of the rectangle if the area is 128 square feet. 
Rectangle Area=(x-1)(x+7) 
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x^2 + 6x - 7 = 128
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x^2 + 6x - 135 = 0
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(x-9)(x+15) = 0
x = 9
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Dimensions::
x-1 = 10 ft.
x+7 = 16 ft.
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>