SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 7 inches longer than it is wide. If the area is 78 square inches, what are the dimensions of the rectangle?

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Question 1139797: The length of a rectangle is 7 inches longer than it is wide. If the area is 78 square inches, what are the dimensions of the rectangle?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
w, width
w+7 and w dimensions

w%28w%2B7%29=78, simple from here

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