SOLUTION: can you explain this problem with steps and answer. The Area of a rectangle is 24ft. its 5 feet longer than its wide. find its width.

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The Area of a rectangle is 24ft. its 5 feet longer than its wide. find its width. This question is from textbook mathematics

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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Area=L*W
L=W+5
24=(W+5)W
24=W^2+5W
W^2+5W=-24
W^2+5W+24=0
(W+8)(W-3)=0
W-3=0
W=3 ANS. FOR THE WIDTH
L=3+5
L=8 ANS. FOR THE LENGTH.
PROOF:
24=8*3
24=24