SOLUTION: A rectangular parking lot has a length that is 6 yards greater than the width. The area of the parking lot is 520 square yards. Find the length and the width.

Algebra ->  Quadratic Equations and Parabolas  -> Quadratic Equations Lessons  -> Quadratic Equation Lesson -> SOLUTION: A rectangular parking lot has a length that is 6 yards greater than the width. The area of the parking lot is 520 square yards. Find the length and the width.      Log On


   

Question 1152739: A rectangular parking lot has a length that is 6 yards greater than the width. The area of the parking lot is 520 square yards. Find the length and the width.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
w%28w%2B6%29=520


520=13%2A4%2A10=2%2A2%2A2%2A5%2A13=highlight%2820%29%2Ahighlight%2826%29, width and length