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Question 962114: Please help me solve this equation: the length of a rectangle is 4 centimeters more than twice its width. If the area of the recatangle is 160 cm, find the dimensions. Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Please help me solve this equation: the length of a rectangle is 4 centimeters more than twice its width. If the area of the recatangle is 160 cm, find the dimensions.
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You didn't post an equation.
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L = 2W + 4
L*W = 160
Sub for L
W*(2W + 4) = 160
W^2 + 2W - 80 = 0
W = 8
