Question

15) A small rectangular block of land has a perimeter of 100 m and an area of 225 m². Find the dimensions of the block of land.​

Answer 1

45 and 5 are the dimensions of the block of land.​

Explanation:

2(x + y) = 100, x + y = 100/2, y = (50 - x)

xy = 225

x (50 — x) = 225

0 = x^2 — 50x + 225

0 = (x — 45) (x -5)

45 and 5 are the roots of the above polynomial, thus they are the sides or dimensions of the block of land.