document.write( "Question 324483: A rectangular flower bed is eight feet longer than it is wide. If the area of the flower bed is 84 square feet, find the width and the length of the flower bed. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #232243 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! L=W+8 \n" ); document.write( "A=LW \n" ); document.write( "84=(W+8)W \n" ); document.write( "84=W^2+8W \n" ); document.write( "W^2+8W-84=0 \n" ); document.write( "(W+14)(W-6)=0 \n" ); document.write( "W-6=0 \n" ); document.write( "W=6 ANS. FOR THE WIDTH. \n" ); document.write( "L=6+8=14 ANS. FOR THE LENGTH. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( "84=6*14 \n" ); document.write( "84=84 \n" ); document.write( " |