SOLUTION: The area of the rectangular slab of foam insulation is 21 square meters. Find the dimensions of the slab. In square meters, here are other supporting information: w = width (2w

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Question 1128437: The area of the rectangular slab of foam insulation is 21 square meters. Find the dimensions of the slab. In square meters, here are other supporting information:
w = width
(2w+1) = length
Answer by josgarithmetic(39799) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
w%282w%2B1%29=21

Try first checking for 3 and 7 as the dimensions.
2%2A3%2B1=6%2B1=7


They seem to work.

3 meters by 7 meters.