SOLUTION: Jim built a rectangular shed with a total floor-surface area of 126 sq.ft. If the length is 4 feet more than twice it's width, what is the length of the shed? I have no clue.
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Question 941012: Jim built a rectangular shed with a total floor-surface area of 126 sq.ft. If the length is 4 feet more than twice it's width, what is the length of the shed? I have no clue.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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By substitution:
Divide through by
( by looking at it )
( can't use negative result )
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and, since:
The length is 18 ft
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check:
OK
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