SOLUTION: the length of rectangular lot is three times its width.If the length is increased by 5 feet and the width is decreased by 2 feet, the area of the lot is decreased by 21 square feet
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Question 898178: the length of rectangular lot is three times its width.If the length is increased by 5 feet and the width is decreased by 2 feet, the area of the lot is decreased by 21 square feet. Find the dimension.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
w and L for dimensions.
Original lot, , meaning A for area is
Rectangle of specified new dimensions,
L+5 and w-2;
The area is
Description indicates
AND
STEPS TO SOLVE
substitute according to given L versus w
Get the value of L from that:
Original rectangle is dimensions L=33 and w=11.
You can evaluate dimensions of the newer rectangle if desired.
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