The area of the rectangle is 186.3 m ^ 2a, one side is 2.3 times larger than the other. Find the side of the rectangle.

1. Let’s denote the length of the shorter side of the rectangle through x.

2. Determine the length of the larger side of the rectangle:

2.3 * x = 2.3x.

3. Let’s compose and solve the equation:

2.3x * x = 186.3;

2.3x ^ 2 = 186.3;

x ^ 2 = 186.3: 2.3;

x2 = 81;

x1 = -9;

x2 = 9.

-9 – does not meet the condition of the problem.

4. The length of the shorter side of the rectangle is 9 m.

5. What is the length of the longer side of the rectangle?

2.3 * 9 = 20.7 (m).

Answer: the sides of the rectangle are 9 m, 20.7 m, 9 m, 20.7 m.