For each of the following, set up either a system of equations in two variables or a quadratic equation and solve. (Round to two decimal places if necessary.) 8. Sheet Metal Trades The length of a rectangular piece of sheet steel is 2 in. longer than the width. Find the exact dimensions if the area of the sheet is 168 sq in

For each of the following, set up either a system of equations in two variables or a quadratic equation and solve. (Round to two decimal places if necessary.) 8. Sheet Metal Trades The length of a rectangular piece of sheet steel is 2 in. longer than the width. Find the exact dimensions if the area of the sheet is 168 sq in

Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1

(REV)00th Edition

ISBN:9780395977224

Author:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole

Publisher:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole

Chapter4: Polynomials

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