SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 3 ft less than twice its width, and the area of the rectangle is 44 ft^2 . Find the dimensions of the rectangle

Question 429579: The length of a rectangle is 3 ft less than twice its width, and the area of the rectangle is 44 ft^2 .
Find the dimensions of the rectangle
Answer by John10(297) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The length of a rectangle is 3 ft less than twice its width, and the area of the rectangle is 44 ft^2 .
Find the dimensions of the rectangle
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L = 3 + 2W
A = L * W = 44
Solve above system to find L and W
Hint: W = 4 and L = 11
Check: A = L*W = 4 *11 = 44
John10
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