The area of the desktop shown below is given by the expression (4x + 16x - 9) in.2. Factor this expression to find the expressions that represent its length and width. in (larger value) in (smaller value) Determine the difference in the length and width of the desktop. in

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### Determining the Dimensions of a Desktop from its Area Expression

#### Problem Statement:
The area of the desktop shown below is given by the expression \( (4x^2 + 16x - 9) \text{ in}^2 \). Factor this expression to find the expressions that represent its length and width.

![Desk Image](image)

#### Steps to Solve:
1. **Factor the given quadratic expression**: 
   \[ 4x^2 + 16x - 9 \]

2. **Identify the dimensions (Length and Width)** by analyzing the factored form.

3. **Calculate the difference between the length and width** of the desktop.

#### Input Fields:
- **Larger value (Length)**:
  \[
  \_\_\_\_\_\_
  \]
- **Smaller value (Width)**:
  \[
  \_\_\_\_\_\_
  \]

#### Determining the Difference:
- **Difference in the length and width of the desktop**:
  \[
  \_\_\_\_\_\_\ \text{in}
  \]

This exercise involves algebraic manipulation and understanding quadratic expressions to find the physical dimensions of a given object. Users are to input their calculated dimensions in the provided fields and determine the difference between these dimensions.

**Note**: The visual representation (image of the desk) aids in contextualizing the problem.
Transcribed Image Text:### Determining the Dimensions of a Desktop from its Area Expression #### Problem Statement: The area of the desktop shown below is given by the expression \( (4x^2 + 16x - 9) \text{ in}^2 \). Factor this expression to find the expressions that represent its length and width. ![Desk Image](image) #### Steps to Solve: 1. **Factor the given quadratic expression**: \[ 4x^2 + 16x - 9 \] 2. **Identify the dimensions (Length and Width)** by analyzing the factored form. 3. **Calculate the difference between the length and width** of the desktop. #### Input Fields: - **Larger value (Length)**: \[ \_\_\_\_\_\_ \] - **Smaller value (Width)**: \[ \_\_\_\_\_\_ \] #### Determining the Difference: - **Difference in the length and width of the desktop**: \[ \_\_\_\_\_\_\ \text{in} \] This exercise involves algebraic manipulation and understanding quadratic expressions to find the physical dimensions of a given object. Users are to input their calculated dimensions in the provided fields and determine the difference between these dimensions. **Note**: The visual representation (image of the desk) aids in contextualizing the problem.
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