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The width of a rectangle is 7 inches less than its length. The area of the rectangle is 120 square inches. Solve for the dimensions of the rectangle.

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wolf1728
A) w + 7 = L
B) w * L = 120
A) w = L -7 then substituting this into B)
(L-7) * L = 120
L² -7L = 120
L² -7L -120 = 0
Solving by quadratic Formula:
L1 = 15 
L2 = -8

If length = 15, then width = 8




calvinrocks808

Answer:

Yep, just did the math, this guys got it right

Step-by-step explanation:

Its length 15, width 8

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