Answer:
The length of the rectangle (l) = 10 cm
The width of the rectangle (w) = 7 cm
Explanation:
Step(i):-
Let 'x' be the length of the rectangle
Given that the width is 3 feet shorter than the length
The width of the rectangle = x -3
Area of the rectangle = length × width
Step(ii):-
Area of the rectangle = length × width
= x ( x-3)
Given that the area of the rectangle = 70 square feet
x ( x-3) = 70
⇒ x² - 3x - 70 =0
⇒ x² - 10 x + 7 x - 70 =0
⇒ x (x -10) +7( x-10) =0
⇒ ( x+7) ( x-10) = 0
⇒ x =-7 and x=10
Final answer:-
we choose x=10
The length of the rectangle (l) = 10 cm
The width of the rectangle (w) = 7 cm