SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular flower bed is 7 ft. less than 3 times it's width. The area of the bed is 20 ft. squared. Find the dimensions of the flower bed. This problem is kickin
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Question 326143: The length of a rectangular flower bed is 7 ft. less than 3 times it's width. The area of the bed is 20 ft. squared. Find the dimensions of the flower bed. This problem is kicking my butt, please help me out!! Thanks
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L = 3W - 7
L * W = 20
substituting ___ (3W - 7) * W = 20 ___ 3W^2 - 7W = 20 ___ 3W^2 - 7W - 20 = 0
factoring ___ (3W + 5)(W - 4) = 0
W = 4
substituting ___ L * (4) = 20 ___ L = 5
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