Question

A rectangular field is enclosed on 3 sides by a fence, while the 4th side is a stream. The fence opposite the stream is 12 m longer than the other sides. If the area of the field is 85 m2, find its dimensions.

Answer 1

let smaller side be x
x(x+12)=85
x=5, longer side = 17

Answer 2

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