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Dec 7, 2008, 9:39:58 AM12/7/08
to MAT 52 Elementary Algebra
Please comment on the next step on how to solve the following
problem.
The height of the jib sail on a Lightning sailboat is 5 feet greater
than the length of its "foot." The area of the sail is 42 feet
squared. Find the length of the foot and the height of the sail.
problem.
The height of the jib sail on a Lightning sailboat is 5 feet greater
than the length of its "foot." The area of the sail is 42 feet
squared. Find the length of the foot and the height of the sail.
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