SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle mural is 2ft more than three times the height. The area is 165ft squared. Find the height of the mural.

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Question 959755: The length of a rectangle mural is 2ft more than three times the height. The area is 165ft squared. Find the height of the mural.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39630)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The length L of a rectangle mural is k feet more than m times the height, h. The area is A feet squared. Find the height of the mural.



Known: m, k, A
Unknown: L, h

Solve the system for h.



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but you still cannot avoid "algebra". You can use simple substitution to solve for h.


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