SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 6 cm greater than the width. The area is 280 cm squared. Find the length and the width.

Question 1044086: The length of a rectangle is 6 cm greater than the width. The area is 280 cm squared. Find the length and the width.
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Relationship between area and perimeter of a rectangle
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Answer by ikleyn(52797)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    - Problems on the area and the dimensions of a rectangle
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