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Math story problem need help with.

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A rain gutter is made from sheets of aluminum that are 20 inches wide. Determine the depth of the gutter that will allow a cross-sectional area of 13 square inches. Show that there are 2 different solutions to the problem. Round to the nearest tenth of an inch.
2(20+2x)= 13.

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jayteacher

I answered this question already, and I re-read my post, but it disappeared. What's up?

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YummyCookies

Dr. Bob, just because of what happened with the other question were we had to.............u know what happened!!! doesnt mean u have
do it to all questions! I am not mean or being rude, but i think everybody is noticing it!

Sorry dear, but i am confused with the question myself! probably other tutors might try to help u! i can guarantee u that!

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eb8524

I couldn't figure out how to set it up or solve it. that's why I need help.

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Doctor Bob

Please explain what you have tried already so that I can ASSIST you without doing the problem FOR you.
What do you already know about area and its formulae?
Thank you.

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