SOLUTION: the width of a rectangle is 2m less than the length. The area is 48 m2. find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 857614: the width of a rectangle is 2m less than the length. The area is 48 m2. find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by JulietG(1812)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Length * Width = Area
L * W = 48
W = L-2
Substitute the value of W from the second equation into the first.
L * (L-2) = 48
L = 8
Therefore, W = 8-2 or 6
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L*W
8*6 = 48
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