Asked by MARIAH
We are doing solving polynomials using the zero factor property and here is the question:
Marie has a rectangular board 18 inches by 23 inches around which she wants to put a uniform border of shells. If she has enough shells for a border whose area is 282 square inches, determine the width of the border. (the border has x's as the width and length)
Marie has a rectangular board 18 inches by 23 inches around which she wants to put a uniform border of shells. If she has enough shells for a border whose area is 282 square inches, determine the width of the border. (the border has x's as the width and length)
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MathMate
So the board AND the border have an area of
A2=(18+x)(23+x)
The board alone is
A1=18*23
A2-A1=282
Solve for x.
A2=(18+x)(23+x)
The board alone is
A1=18*23
A2-A1=282
Solve for x.
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