SOLUTION: length of the rectangle is 2 inches more then the width. The area is 35 square inches. Find the dimensions
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Question 534422: length of the rectangle is 2 inches more then the width. The area is 35 square inches. Find the dimensions
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L = W+2
A = L*W = 35
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substitute
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(W+2)*W = 35
W^2 +2W -35 = 0
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factor
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(W+7)(W-5) = 0
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W = -7 or 5
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Negative width does not make sense, so we select W =5.
L = W+2= 7
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Answer: The rectangle has width = 5 inches and length = 7 inches.
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Done.
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