SOLUTION: The area of a rectangle is 99 m^2 , and the length of the rectangle is 7 m more than double the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle

Question 865559: The area of a rectangle is 99 m^2 , and the length of the rectangle is 7 m more than double the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

A = Lw = (2w+7)w = 99m^2

         2w^2 + 7w = 99 = 0

         (2w -11)(w + 9) = 0   (Tossing out the negative solution for unit measure)

      w = 5.5m  and L = 18m  

Dimensions:  5.5m  by 18m

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