SOLUTION: How do I set this problem and solve it? I think I am missing a step. The floor of a shed has an area of 117 square feet. The floor is in the shape of a rectangle whose length is

Question 879399: How do I set this problem and solve it? I think I am missing a step.
The floor of a shed has an area of 117 square feet. The floor is in the shape of a rectangle whose length is 5 feet less than twice the width. Find the length and the width of the floor of the shed.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
w for width and L for length.

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, 1061 is a prime number.
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