SOLUTION: write a function rule for the area of a rectangle whos leght is 5in. more than its width. what is the area of the rectangle when its width is 8 in.

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Question 706484: write a function rule for the area of a rectangle whos leght is 5in. more than its width. what is the area of the rectangle when its width is 8 in.
Answer by god2012(113) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let 'l' be the length and 'w' be the width of the rectangle.
Area of the rectangle = l*w
Given : l = w +5
Therefore Area = l * w = (w + 5) * w = w%5E2+%2B5w sq. in
When width = 8 inches ,
Area = 8%5E2+%2B+5%2A8 = 104 sq.in