document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=998334>Question 998334</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I am really having  a hard time with these word problems and can use your help. The width of the rectangle is 13 ft less than twice its width. The area is 68 sq ft. Find length and width. I am trying to do this but I need assistance.  </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Width:: w<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Length:: 2w-13<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Equation:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "width*length = 68 sq. ft<BR>\n" );
document.write( "w(2w-13) = 68<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2w^2 - 13w - 68 = 0<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Using the Quadratic Formula, width = 9.93 ft.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "length = 2w-13 = 6.85 ft.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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