Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 10 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities - Section 10.6 Systems of Nonlinear Equations - 10.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 795: 80

Answer

$4', 6'$

Work Step by Step

1. Let the sides be $x,y$, based on the given conditions, we can get: $\begin{cases}\frac{x}{y}=\frac{2}{3} \\ x^2+y^2=52 \end{cases}$ 2. The 1st equation gives $x=\frac{2y}{3} $, use it in the 2nd equation to get $(\frac{4}{9})y^2+y^2=52$ or $y^2=36$, thus $y=6$, finally, use the 1st equation to get $x=4$ 3. We have the solution(s) as: $4', 6'$
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