College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Mid-Chapter Check Point - Page 166: 36

Answer

4 ft wide and 7 ft long

Work Step by Step

l=2w-1 A=wl 28=w(2w-1) 28=2w$^2$-w 2w-w-28=0 (2w+7)(w-4)=0 w=4 ft l=2(4)-1=7 ft
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