31 A rectangle is twice as wide as it is long. If both sides are shortened by 2 inches then the area will shrink by 46 square inches. Find the dimensions
of the original rectangle.

Use I and w as variables and as an exponent where appropriate.
length
width
area
rectangle 1
1: 2: 3:
rectangle 2
4:
5:
6:

Larissa dives into a pool that is 8 feet deep. she touches the bottom of the pool with her hands 6 feet horizontally from the point at which she entered the water. what is the approximate angle of elevation from the point on the bottom of the pool where she touched to her entry point? 36.9° 41.4° 48.6° 53.1°