In remodeling a house an architect finds that by adding the same amount to each dimension of a 15ft by 19ft rectangular room, th
e area would be increased by 98 ft^2. How much must be added to each dimension?
Let x be the amount that is added to each dimension. After writing an equation in standard form with a > 0, a= ? b= ? and c= ?
(Simplify your answers.)
First find X by subtracting 9.8 from 14.7 X should equal 4.9 than fill in the equation for x 8(4.9-3.7) you then subtract in the parenthasis getting the answer of 1.2 finally multiply 1.2x8 Your final answer is 9.6
