SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 8 centimeters less than three times its width. Its area is 35 square centimeters. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

Question 1038982: The length of a rectangle is 8 centimeters less than three times its width. Its area is 35 square centimeters. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
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Answer by ikleyn(52782) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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7 cm and 5 cm.

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