SOLUTION: A rectangular parking lot thatis 3 feet longer than it is wide has an area of 550 square feet. How many feet long is the parking lot?
a)19
b)20
c)22
d)25
c)28
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Question 550434: A rectangular parking lot thatis 3 feet longer than it is wide has an area of 550 square feet. How many feet long is the parking lot?
a)19
b)20
c)22
d)25
c)28
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use A = length times width
Let (x + 3) = length
Let x = width
Here is the equation you need:
550 = (x + 3)(x)
Understand?
Can you finish?
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