SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 6 ft less than twice the width. The area of the rectangle is 56 ft^2. Find the width of the rectangle.

SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 6 ft less than twice the width. The area of the rectangle is 56 ft^2. Find the width of the rectangle.

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Question 814820: The length of a rectangle is 6 ft less than twice the width. The area of the rectangle is 56 ft^2. Find the width of the rectangle.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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