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A homeowner hires a mason to lay a brick border around a rectangular patio that measures 8 ft by 10 Ft. if the total area of the patio and border is 224ft^2. What is the width of the border? in feet

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter9: Quadratic Equations And Functions

Section9.5: Solve Applications Of Quadratic Equations

Problem 9.71TI: Find the base and height of a triangle whose base is four inches more than six times height and...

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