SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular patio is 4 ft more than the width. The area is 96 ft2. Find the length and the width.

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Question 276794: The length of a rectangular patio is 4 ft more than the width. The area is 96 ft2. Find the length and the width.
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let length = x + 4
Let width = x
Let area = 96

Here is your equation:

x(x + 4) = 96

Can you finish now?
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