SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 4 feet less than twice the width of the rectangle. The area of the rectangle is 70 square feet. Find the width and the length of the rectangle.
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Question 886643: The length of a rectangle is 4 feet less than twice the width of the rectangle. The area of the rectangle is 70 square feet. Find the width and the length of the rectangle. Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Area = length * width
70 = L * W
L = 2W - 4
Factor of 70 are:
70,1
35,2
5,14
7,10
Which of those pairs fit into the equation L = 2W - 4?
L = 10
W = 7
