SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is one unit more than it's width. if the area is 30 square units, find the demnsions of the rectangle. translate the problem into an equation.

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Question 490498: the length of a rectangle is one unit more than it's width. if the area is 30 square units, find the demnsions of the rectangle. translate the problem into an equation.
Answer by supriyo_bol(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the width be = L unit
Length = (L+1) unit
Area= L(L+1)
Therefore
L(L+1)=30
L2+L-30=0