The width of a rectangular backyard is 6 yards shorter than the length. The area is 112 square yards. Write an equation that could be used to determine the dimensions.

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The width of a rectangular backyard is 6 yards shorter than the length. The area is 112 square yards. Write an equation that could be used to determine the dimensions.

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Let x = the length
Let y = the width

x × y = 112
x - 6 = y

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