SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 6 centimeters less than its width. What are the dimensions of the rectangle if its area is 91 square centimeters?

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Question 1063915: The length of a rectangle is
6 centimeters less than its width. What are the dimensions of the rectangle if its area is
91 square centimeters?

Answer by ikleyn(52750) About Me  (Show Source):
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The length of a rectangle is
6 centimeters less than its width. What are the dimensions of the rectangle if its area is
91 square centimeters?
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Which two factors of the number 91 have the difference of 6 ?

To answer this question, try to factor the number 91 in a product of two factors.

Try to do it mentally.

Make your first step.

Happy solving !!