SOLUTION: The diagonal of a rectangle is 20 inches. The width of the rectangle is 4 inches shorter than its length. Write a quadratic equation about the length of the rectangle (use L for le
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Question 804702: The diagonal of a rectangle is 20 inches. The width of the rectangle is 4 inches shorter than its length. Write a quadratic equation about the length of the rectangle (use L for length).
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
w=L-4
20^2=L^2+(L-4)^2
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