Use Two Equations in Two Variables to Solve the Following $24$

question 28

Multiple Choice

Use two equations in two variables to solve the following problem. At a theater, the giant rectangular movie screen has a width $24$ feet less than its length. If its perimeter is $308$ feet, find the area of the screen.

• A) \(5,669 \mathrm { ft } ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(5,764 \mathrm { ft } ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(5,738 \mathrm { ft } ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(5,873 \mathrm { ft } ^ { 2 }\)
• E) \(5,785 \mathrm { ft } ^ { 2 }\)

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