SOLUTION: The area of a rectangle is 70 m^2, and the length of the rectangle is 11 m less than three times the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 871060: The area of a rectangle is 70 m^2, and the length of the rectangle is 11 m less than three times the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
wL=70 and L=-11%2B3w;
w%283w-11%29=70
3w%5E2-11w-70=0. You know what steps to take from here?