College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321979478
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter 1 - Section 1.2 - Quadratic Equations - 1.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 103: 108

Answer

Length: 36 feet Width: 18 feet Height: 1/3 feet

Work Step by Step

The volume of a prism is determined by $l\cdot w\cdot h$ The volume of the patio floor is 8 cubic yards or 216 cubic feet The height is $\frac{1}{3}$ feet and the length is twice the width, so $l=2w$ The following equation arises: $2w\cdot w \cdot \frac{1}{3}= 216$ Now, w can be solved: $w^2=216\cdot \frac{3}{2}$ $w^2=324$ $\sqrt{w^2}=\sqrt{324}$ $w=18$ The width is 18 feet, so the length is 36 feet.
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