SOLUTION: the length of the table is 4 m greater then the width. the area is 96 m^2. find the dimensions of the table

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Question 437166: the length of the table is 4 m greater then the width. the area is 96 m^2. find the dimensions of the table
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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LxW=x(x+4)=Area
x(x+4)=96
x2+4x-96=0
(x+12)(x-8)=0
x=8, -12
The dimensions are 8 m. by 12 m..