SOLUTION: The length of a table is 4m greater than the width. the area is 60m^2. Find the dimensions of the table

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Question 446442: The length of a table is 4m greater than the width. the area is 60m^2. Find the dimensions of the table
Answer by jorel1380(3719)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x(x+4)=60
x2+4x-60=0
(x+10)(x-6)=0
x= -10 or 6
Throwing out the negative answer, we get the dimensions of the table to be 6 m. by 10 m..

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