MODELING REAL LIFE
A dentist’s office and parking lot are on a rectangular piece of land. The area (in square meters) of the land is represented by
the land. (hint: factor the area first)
of the dentist’s office is 20 meters.
Solve the equation. Do not include the variable in the solution.
smaller root
larger root
Solve the equation. Do not include the variable in the solution.
smaller root
larger root
Solve the equation. Do not include the variable in the solution.
smaller root
larger root
MODELING REAL LIFE
You are decorating a parade fl oat for a Cinco de Mayo parade. The area of the entire parade float is 192 square feet. What is the area
covered by paper flowers?
Area of a rectangle: