SOLUTION: The width of a rectangular park is 5 m shorter than its length. If the area of the park is 300 m^2, find the length and the width.

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Question 864260: The width of a rectangular park is 5 m shorter than its length. If the area of the park is 300 m^2, find the length and the width.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Try factors of 300
Find a pair that differ by 5.