SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 3m less than twice the width, and the area of the rectangle is 65m^2 . Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 886823: The length of a rectangle is 3m less than twice the width, and the area of the rectangle is 65m^2 . Find the dimensions of the rectangle.


Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If L is length and w is width, then L=-3%2B2w and for area, wL=65.

Commutative property and substitution:
highlight_green%28w%282w-3%29=65%29.
Go from there.