SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 1 inch less than the width. the area of the rectangle is 21 square inches. what is the length of the rectangle?
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Question 1025334: the length of a rectangle is 1 inch less than the width. the area of the rectangle is 21 square inches. what is the length of the rectangle?
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