SOLUTION: The width of a rectangle is 18 in. less than its length. If the area of the rectangle is 1440 in^2, find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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Question 276045: The width of a rectangle is 18 in. less than its length. If the area of the rectangle is 1440 in^2, find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
width = x - 18
length = x
area = 1440
You need the equation: A = L*W
1440 = x(x - 18)
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