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Quad Rect Word Prob
Steps to solving a quadratic rectangle word problem
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Step 1? | Draw and label a rectangle using the information in the problem |
| What is Step 2? | Multiply the length times the width and set it equal to the area |
| What is Step 3? | Get the equation equal to 0 (use an inverse operation) |
| What is Step 4? | Factor and solve the quadratic or graph it and look for the x-intercepts |
| What is Step 5? | Pick a solution that makes sense. Remember lengths and widths CAN'T be negative! |
| What is the formula for the area of a rectangle? | L x W = A |