Herione5 Herione5
  • 01-03-2019
  • Mathematics
contestada

The width of a field is 3 miles less than the length. The square mileage of the plot is 18 miles squared. Find the dimensions.

Respuesta :

Jenner1256
Jenner1256 Jenner1256
  • 01-03-2019
LW = A
L(L - 3) = 18
L^2 - 3L - 18 = 0
(L - 6) (L + 3) = 0
L could be 6 or -3 ( -3 cannot be a length of a side of a rectangle since it’s negative.)
So L = 6 and W= 3
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

1. What was the main impact of the Amritsar massacre on the Indian independence movement? 2. What was example of Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolent protest? 3.
Which is most important for a city to know before building a bike path next to a busy road? the cost of the bike path the number of roads in the area the numbe
Discuss the overall purpose people have for investing. define investment.
You worked these hours this week: 1 1/2, 2 3/4, 3 3/4, 4, 5 1/2 How many hours did you work?
Use the quadratic formula to determine the exact solutions to the equation. 6x^2+4x-3=0 X=_____. Or x=_______
Why do salts form? (Chemistry)
solve this problem 3d+d-7=25/4
The sum of two numbers a is 57. The difference between the two numbers is 15. What are the two numbers?
what is the solution to 5x+9-3x=18+15 A.x=8 B.x=12 C.x=21 D.x=3
find and state the coordinates of point R