2017­2­27 word problems .notebook
February 27, 2017
Today is Mon.
2/27
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Today's Objective: Solving Quadratic
Equations in One Variable Word Problems
2017­2­27 word problems .notebook
February 27, 2017
Steps to solve a quadratic equation.
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Set the problem = 0
Factor to get a product of numbers
Set both factors = 0.
Solve for each variable.
Interpret the answers.
Important:
Make sure to remember to reject the
negative value.
2017­2­27 word problems .notebook
February 27, 2017
The length of a rectangle is 1 in. more than a number. The width is 2
in. less than the same number. If the area of the rectangle is 18 in2,
find the unknown number.
What is the formula for Area of a rectangle?
Given the following information, determine the dimensions of the triangle. 2017­2­27 word problems .notebook
February 27, 2017
A farmer plants a rectangular pumpkin patch in the northeast corner of a square plot of land. The area of the pumpkin patch is 600 square meters. What is the area of the square plot of land?
2017­2­27 word problems .notebook
February 27, 2017
The length of a rectangular game reserve is 1 mile longer than twice the width. The area of the reserve is 55 square miles. What is the
width of the reserve?
2017­2­27 word problems .notebook
February 27, 2017
The ratio of length to width (measured in inches) in a rectangle
is 4:7. Find the length of the rectangle if the area is 700
inches squared.
2017­2­27 word problems .notebook
February 27, 2017