One formula stating the relationship between the length l and width of a rectangle of pleasing

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One formula stating the relationship between the length l and width ω of a rectangle of “pleasing proportion” is l2 = w(l + w). How should a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plasterboard be cut so that the result is a rectangle of “pleasing proportion” with a width of 4 feet?

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College Algebra

ISBN: 9780321830722

9th Edition

Authors: Michael Sullivan

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