SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle mural is 2ft more than three times the height. The area is 165ft squared. Find the height of the mural.

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Question 959755: The length of a rectangle mural is 2ft more than three times the height. The area is 165ft squared. Find the height of the mural.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39629) About Me  (Show Source):
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The length L of a rectangle mural is k feet more than m times the height, h. The area is A feet squared. Find the height of the mural.

system%28L=mh%2Bk%2CL%2Ah=A%29

Known: m, k, A
Unknown: L, h

Solve the system for h.



*******************Less use of symbolism********************

system%28L=3h%2B2%2CL%2Ah=165%29
but you still cannot avoid "algebra". You can use simple substitution to solve for h.

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