SOLUTION: I really REALLY need help, this project is due tonight! I need to figure out what the length and width and all I have is the square feet. Original length and width 50l x 36w

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Question 417155: I really REALLY need help, this project is due tonight! I need to figure out what the length and width and all I have is the square feet.
Original length and width
50l x 36w = 1800sq ft
Width is 14 ft less than the length
New square feet
l x w = 1106
How do I find the new length and width?

Answer by praseenakos@yahoo.com(507) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I am sure, whether its correct or not...coz i did not completely understand your question....
anyways i have given the solution from the information given by u....
pls check ur question and re-post it...
Solution...
length = x
width = x-14
area = 1106
==> X (x- 14) = 1106
==> +x%5E2+-+14+x+-+1106+=+0+
x+=+%28-%28-14%29+%2B-+sqrt%28+%28-14%29%5E2-4%2A1%2A%28-1106%29+%29%29%2F%282%2A1%29+
x+=+14+%2B-+sqrt%28+196%2B4424%29%2F2%29+

when I am solving, I am getting a decimal number
x = 40.985
and width = 40.985 - 14 = 26