SOLUTION: The area of a restangular poster is 1400 square centimeters. If the width of the poster is 5 centimeters less than its height, find the dimensions of the poster.

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Question 323600: The area of a restangular poster is 1400 square centimeters. If the width of the poster is 5 centimeters less than its height, find the dimensions of the poster.
Answer by JBarnum(2146)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
im assume u meant rectangular.
A=1400
W=L-5
A=LW






, cant be negative






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