document.write( "Question 115210: C-5 Sheet Metal Trades- The length of a rectangular piece of sheet metal must be 5 in. longer than the width. Find the exact dimension that will provide an area of 374 square inches. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #83932 by scott8148(6628)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! let x=width, so x+5=length ___ area=L*W ___ 374=x(x+5) ___ 374=x^2+5x\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "x^2+5x-374=0 ___ (x+22)(x-17)=0 \n" ); document.write( " |