SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 2 centimeters more than its width. what are the dimensions of the rectangle if its area is 143 square centimeters. (solve algebraically) state the str

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Question 1058121: the length of a rectangle is 2 centimeters more than its width. what are the dimensions of the rectangle if its area is 143 square centimeters. (solve algebraically)
state the strategy - to find...
complete : what will you do ?
assign the variables -
width: , length:
the length of the rectangle is ....cm
the width of the rectangle is ....cm

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assign variables and symbolize the description. Quadratic equation is part of the the process.

system%28x=y%2B2%2Cxy=143%29

You may have no trouble with this. TRY!