<PRE><B>Question 816741</B>
A rectangle is 7 cm longer than it is wide. Find the dimensions of the rectangle if its area is 120 sq-cm

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Let wdth = &quot;x&quot;
Then length = x+7
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Equation:
x(x+7) = 120 cm^2
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x^2 + 7x - 120 = 0
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Factor::
(x-8)(x+15) = 0
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Positive solution:
width = x = 8 cm
length = x+7 = 15 cm
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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