Solve the problem.
-The area of a garden is 9720 square feet, and the length of its diagonal is 153 feet. Find the dimensions of the garden.
A)648 feet by 15 feet
B)72 feet by 135 feet
C)120 feet by 81 feet
D)8 feet by 1215 feet

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The area of the garden is given by length × width = 9720. The diagonal forms a right triangle with the length and width, so by the Pythagorean theorem, length² + width² = 153². Solving these equations, the dimensions that satisfy both are 72 feet by 135 feet.

Solve the Problem. -The Area of a Garden Is 9720 Square Feet, and Square