SOLUTION: The length of a table is 3 cm longer than its width. The area of table is 54 cm^2. What would be the dimensions of the table?

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Question 1098509: The length of a table is 3 cm longer than its width. The area of table is 54 cm^2. What would be the dimensions of the table?

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x*(x+3)=54
x=6
x+3=9