SOLUTION: The width w of a rectangle is a quarter the size of its length. If the width is increased by 3 units while the length remains constant, find the amount of increase in its area in t

Question 1074729: The width w of a rectangle is a quarter the size of its length. If the width is increased by 3 units while the length remains constant, find the amount of increase in its area in terms of w
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Original Rectangle, dimensions w and 4w

Increased Width Rectangle, width plus 3, dimensions w+3 and 4w

AMOUNT OF INCREASE OF AREA

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