Question 1099297
Can you solve this system for dimensions x and y of the rectangle:


{{{system(xy=240,x+y=32)}}}


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{{{y=32-x}}}
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{{{x(32-x)=240}}}
{{{-x^2+32x-240=0}}}
{{{x^2-32x+240=0}}}
{{{(x-12)(x-20)=0}}}



Dimensions are 12 feet and 20 feet.



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You might also look again at the system of equations, and ask yourself, what two numbers give product of 240 and when summed give 32  (half of the perimeter).