Intermediate Algebra (11th edition)

Solve.

29. 1 x- 1212 x+ 321 x+ 42 = 0 30. 9 x^2 = 6 x- 1

360 CHAPTER 6 Factoring

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31.A sign is to have the shape of a triangle

with a height 3 ft greater than the length

of the base. How long should the base be

if the area is to be 14?

32.A game board has the shape of a rectan-

gle. The longer sides are each 2 in.

longer than the distance between them.

The area of the board is 288. Find

the length of the longer sides and the

distance between them.

ft^2 in.^2