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the length of a rectangle is 7 inches more than its width. it’s area is 1044 square inches. find the width and length of the rectangle.

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Answer:

29 inches, 36 inches

Explanation:

(x + 7)(x) = 1044

x² + 7x - 1044 = 0

(x - 29)(x + 36) = 0

x = 29 or x = 36

x = 29

x + 7 = 36

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