Question 1141264
the width of a rectangle is 2 cm less than three times the length. The area is 96 square centimeters. Find the length and width of the rectangle. Sketch the rectangle.
<pre>Sketch it yourself!
Let length be L
Then width is: 3L - 2 
We then get the following AREA equation: L(3L - 2) = 96
You'll get a quadratic that CAN BE factored, or if you prefer, you can use the quadratic equation formula, complete the square or graph it to find L, and then W
BTW, the width is <b><u>NOT</b></u> {{{cross(highlight(x=5&1/3))}}}, as the other person claims. 
The length, however has one of its values as {{{-5&1/3}}}, but is this possible? You figure it out!!