SOLUTION: I am trying to find the length and width of a book. The book is 5cm longer than it is wide and the width is 84cm^2. I was thinking about using the A=BH, but I'm not sure if it'

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Question 361309: I am trying to find the length and width of a book. The book is 5cm longer than it is wide and the width is 84cm^2.
I was thinking about using the A=BH, but I'm not sure if it's the correct method.

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Its width can't be in cm^2. It has to be in cm. Something is wrong.