SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 10 more than the width. The area is 96 square centimeters. Find the length and width of the rectangle. I can solve the equation after I figure o

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Question 950175: The length of a rectangle is 10 more than the width. The area is
96 square centimeters. Find the length and width of the rectangle.
I can solve the equation after I figure out how to put it together from this word problem..


Answer by josgarithmetic(39615) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x, length
y, width
"length of rectangle is 10 more than width", x=y%2B10.
"area is 96 square...", xy=96.