SOLUTION: A rectangle-shaped x-ray film has an area of 80 square inches. The lenght is 2 inches longer than the widt. Find its width and lenght.

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Question 874861: A rectangle-shaped x-ray film has an area of 80 square inches. The lenght is 2 inches longer than the widt. Find its width and lenght.

Answer by harpazo(655)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Area = length times width
In short, A = l*w.
A = 80
l = x+2
w = x
80 = (x+2)(x)
Can you finish?

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