Examples of word problems leading to Quadratic Equations during the ancient times:
- A hieroglyphic has a height that is 4/3 its width. It is to be enlarged to have an area of 192 square inches. What will be the dimensions of the enlargement?
- A small hut measuring 12 meters by 16 meters is to have a pathway installed all around it, increasing the total area to 285 square meters. What will be the width of the pathway?