Question 764026
Width = x
Length = 2x - 3
x(2x - 3) = 27
2x^2 - 3x - 27 = 0
(2x - 9)(x + 3) = 0
2x - 9 = 0
     2x = 9
      x = 4.5 yds
x + 3 = x = -3(no answer)
Width = 4.5 yards
Length = 6 yards (2(4.5) - 3)
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