SOLUTION: if the area of the rectangle is 42in squared, find the value of x L=x-8 W=x-3

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Question 1115765: if the area of the rectangle is 42in squared, find the value of x
L=x-8
W=x-3

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if the area of the rectangle is in squared, find the value of
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solutions:
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