SOLUTION: The width of a rectangle is 12 in. more than the length. The area is 133 in^2. Find the length and the width of the rectangle.

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Question 192415: The width of a rectangle is 12 in. more than the length.
The area is 133 in^2.
Find the length and the width of the rectangle.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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W=L+12
LW=13
L(L+12)=133
L^2+12L-133=0
(L-7)(X+19)=0
L-7=0
L=7 IN. IS THE LENGTH.
7+12=19 IN. IS THE WIDTH.
PROOF:
7*19=133
133=133