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A rectangular vegetable garden will have a width that is 4 feet less than the length, and an area of 140 square feet. If x

represents the length, then the length can be found by solving the equation:
x(x - 4) = 140
What is the length, x, of the garden?
The length is
feet

User JTech
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Answer:

14

Explanation:

x equals 14

14(14-4)=140

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