SOLUTION: One side of a rectangle is 4 feet longer than the other side. If the rectangle has an area of 96 square feet, find its dimensions

Question 192302: One side of a rectangle is 4 feet longer than the other side. If the rectangle has an area of 96 square feet, find its dimensions
Answer by jojo14344(1513) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

We know, Area(rect) = L x W = 96sq.ft. (Eqn 1)

But, L = W + 4ft (4 ft longer)
So,

, disregard
, size of Width
Then,

, Length

Check via EQN 1:

Thank you,
Jojo
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