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7. The length of a rectangular park is 2 km less than twice the width. The area of the park

is 9km? Find the dimensions of the park.

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The length of the park is 3.36km and the width is 2.68km

Step-by-step explanation:

The park is rectangular.

Let L be the length of the park.

Let w be the width of the park.

According to the question:

L = 2w - 2

Area of the park = 9km²

We know:

Area of rectangle = length X width

9 = (2w - 2) X (w)

9 = 2w² - 2w

2w² - 2w - 9 = 0

On solving the quadratic equation we get:

w = 2.68 km

we know:

L = 2w - 2

So,

L = 2 (2.68) - 2

L = 3.36 km

Therefore, the length of the park is 3.36km and the width is 2.68km

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