SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 4 ft more than twice the width. The area of the rectangle is 160 ft2. Find the length and width of the rectangle

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Question 1127950: The length of a rectangle is 4 ft more than twice the width. The area of the rectangle is 160 ft2. Find the length and width of the rectangle
Answer by math_helper(2461)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
LW = 160 sqft
(2W+4)(W) = 160



W = 8 —> L = 2*8+4 = 20

Ans: Length is 20ft, width is 8ft

Chk: 8*20 = 160

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