SOLUTION: A rectangular countertop has an area of 15 ft ^2. If the width is 3.5 ft shorter than the length, what are the dimensions of the countertop? Write an equation and solve.

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Question 1133578: A rectangular countertop has an area of 15 ft ^2. If the width is 3.5 ft shorter than the length, what are the dimensions of the countertop? Write an equation and solve.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39613) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%28x%2B3.5%29=15
Solve any way you want.
x is width.
x+3.5 is length.



( or x(x-3.5)=15 and x is length but x-3.5 is width .)