document.write( "Question 922111: the length of the top of a table is 3m greater than the width. The area is 70m^2. find the dimensions of the table. the width and length. \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #559382 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "A = Lw
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document.write( "(w+3)w = 70m^2
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document.write( "w^2 + 3w - 70 = 0  (tossing out negative solution for unit measure)
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document.write( "(w +10)(w-7)= 0
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document.write( "w = 7m  and L = 10m 
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document.write( "And... checking
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document.write( "A = 70m^2 \n" );
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