SOLUTION: the area of a rectangle is 40 square inches. The length is 6 inches more than the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle

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Question 297299: the area of a rectangle is 40 square inches. The length is 6 inches more than the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle
Answer by JBarnum(2146)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
LW=A
L=W+6
A=40


4*10=40 ||| 10-4=6

, cant be negative




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