SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 2 inches more than its width. The area of the rectangle is 15 square inches. What are the length and width of the rectangle?

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Question 356513: The length of a rectangle is 2 inches more than its width. The area of the rectangle is 15 square inches. What are the length and width of the rectangle?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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L=W+2
LW=AREA
(W+2)W=15
W^2+2W-15=0
(W+5)(W-3)=0
W-3=0 L=
W=3 ANS. L=3+2=5 ANS.
PROOF:
5*3=15
15=15