SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular storage room is 2 feet longer than its width. If the area of the room is 48 square feet, find its dimensions.

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Question 1158963: The length of a rectangular storage room is 2 feet longer than its width. If the area of the room is 48 square feet, find its dimensions.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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w+2 and w, the dimensions

w%28w%2B2%29=48

6 and 8, the dimensions