adventureguy22ovha2d adventureguy22ovha2d
  • 13-09-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

Help. Your backyard is 17 feet longer than it is wide. Its area is 7068 square feet. Its width is Solve by using quadratic equation.

Respuesta :

eunice1234
eunice1234 eunice1234
  • 13-09-2020

Answer: Width=76 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x = width, then x+17=length

Solve:

(x+17)x=7086

x²+17x=7086

x²+17x-7086=0

(x-76)(x+93)=0 ⇔ This is rounded to the nearest integer

x=76 or x=-93 (rej) ⇔ A length cannot be negative.

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

how did the economic philosophy of mercantilism slow economic growth before the industrial before the industrial revolution
What possible negative consequences could develop when a person experiences a lack of homeostasis in a certain area? Explain.
Convincing your parents to increase your allowance is an example of what? A. Rhetoric B. Metaphor C. Relevance D. Nonverbal communication
What is the correct term for a body of water that is devoid of oxygen
When voting on legislative matters, modern members of congress must act as?
Explain two ways object can become electrically charged (not examples)
When the stars threw down their spears and water’d heaven with their tears
What designates a theatre to be "off-broadway"?
Marie saved $51. on wednesday, she spent $8 of her savings. what ratio represents the portion of her total savings that she still has left?
A key concept in​ reinforcement/behavior modification is that​ _______.