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A rectangular patio has a length of x + 6 m, a width of x + 8 m and a total area of 400 m2. Find the dimensions to the nearest tenth.
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A rectangular patio has a length of x + 6 m, a width of x + 8 m and a total area of 400 m2. Find the dimensions to the nearest tenth.
Solution:-
Area of rectangle=Length*Width.
400=(x+6)(x+8)
400=x^2+14x+48
x^2+14x-352=0
x=13.3
So, Dimensions are,
Length=13.3+6=19.3 m
Width=13.3+8=21.3 m