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The problem in the image asks for the ratio of the diagonals of a rhombus with an area of 120 cm² and a perimeter of 72 cm.

### Steps to Solve:

1. **Recall Properties of a Rhombus**:
   - The area \( A \) of a rhombus is given by:
     \[
     A = \frac{1}{2} \times d_1 \times d_2
     \]
     where \( d_1 \) and \( d_2 \) are the diagonals.
   - The perimeter \( P \) of a rhombus is related to the side length \( s \), since all sides are equal:
     \[
     P = 4s
     \]
     Thus, \( s = \frac{P}{4} = \frac{72}{4} = 18 \, \text{cm} \).

2. **Use the Diagonal Formula**:
   The diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles, so using the Pythagorean theorem:
   \[
   s = \frac{\sqrt{d_1^2 + d_2^2}}{2}
   \]
   Substituting \( s = 18 \):
   \[
   18 = \frac{\sqrt{d_1^2 + d_2^2}}{2}
   \]
   This simplifies to:
   \[
   \sqrt{d_1^2 + d_2^2} = 36
   \]
   Squaring both sides:
   \[
   d_1^2 + d_2^2 = 1296 \quad (1)
   \]

3. **Use the Area Formula**:
   The area of the rhombus is 120 cm², so:
   \[
   \frac{1}{2} \times d_1 \times d_2 = 120
   \]
   This simplifies to:
   \[
   d_1 \times d_2 = 240 \quad (2)
   \]

4. **Solve the System of Equations**:
   From equations (1) and (2), we can now solve for \( d_1 \) and \( d_2 \).

### Solving for \( d_1 \) and \( d_2 \):
We have:
\[
d_1^2 + d_2^2 = 1296 \quad \text{and} \quad d_1 \times d_2 = 240
\]
This is a quadratic system that can be solved for the ratio of \( d_1 + d_2 \) to \( d_1 - d_2 \).

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Find the ratio of (d₁ + d₂) to (d₁ - d₂) for a rhombus with an area of 120 cm² and a perimeter of 72 cm.

Learn how to calculate the ratio of the diagonals of a rhombus when given the area and perimeter. This example explores the area formula and diagonal relations, suitable for high school students (Grades 10-12).

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