Concept explainers
a)
To find:
The equation by setting the larger rectangle’s length to width ratio equal to that of the smaller rectangle.
b)
To find:
The lowest common denominator of the two fractions in part (a), and multiply each side of the equation in part (a) by it.
c)
To simplify:
The result of part (b) by distribution.
d)
To divide:
The result of part (c) by
e)
To simplify:
The result of part (d) by cancelling common terms.
f)
To find:
The term in terms of
g)
To find:
The value of
h)
To explain:
The reason for not taking the negative value in part (g).
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