SOLUTION: A rectangular Home lot has an area of 240 ft.². it’s width is shorter than its length by 8 feet. what is the length and the width?

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Question 1127802: A rectangular Home lot has an area of 240 ft.². it’s width is shorter than its length by 8 feet. what is the length and the width?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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240=8%2A30=10%2A24=highlight_green%28highlight_green%2812%2A20%29%29

Length is 20 feet, and width is 12 feet.