Bunuel wrote:
The triangular portion of the rectangular lot shown above represents a flower bed. If the area of the bed is 24 square yards and x = y + 2, then z equals
(A) √13
(B) 2√13
(C) 6
(D) 8
(E) 10
[Reveal] Spoiler:
We know the triangular garden has a 90-degree corner because it is part of a "rectangular" lot.
It's a right triangle.
x = y + 2
Area =\( \frac{(b*h)}{2} \)
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