document.write( "Question 885771: a room is 4 feet longer than its wide. its area is 192 square feet. what is the length of the room? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #535416 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Try pairs of factors of 192, look for a pair that differ by 4. \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "Or, \n" ); document.write( "Area = W*L = 192 \n" ); document.write( "L = W + 4 \n" ); document.write( "W*(W + 4) = 192 \n" ); document.write( "W^2 + 4W - 192 = 0 \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "Now try pairs of factors of 192, look for a pair that differ by 4. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |