coolenderman1 coolenderman1
  • 08-05-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

a rectangular porch has dimentions of (x+12) and (x+5) feet. If thr aria of the porch floor is 120 square feet, what is its length and width?

Respuesta :

crisforp
crisforp crisforp
  • 08-05-2018
We have (x+12)·(x+5) = 120; where x > 0;
Then, x^2 + 17x + 60 = 120;
x^2 + 17x - 60 = 0;
The solutions are x1 = +3 and x2 = -20;
Then, x = 3 is the correct solution.
Finally, x + 12 = 15 feet (length) and x + 5 = 8 feet (width).
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

A water jug weighs 5 kilograms. What is the volume of the water in the jug?
Need help fast!!!!!!!
Complete the proof. Given: AB∙BP=CB∙BM Prove: ∆CBA~∆PBM
Change sentence into negative sentence:1. He was busy.2. They are my friends. 3.this is my home.​
Which territory was under dispute
What is the value of the expression below when x equals 4? 13 + 13x​
Who was president when the pacific railway act was signed into law
how deep is the ocean​
4. What is the mark of a skillfully written exposition? It sets up the story before presenting any action or dialogue. It sets up the story using only dialogue.
what makes lipids/fats hydrophobic?