Question

The length of a rectangle exceeds its width by

11 inches, and the area is 26 square inches.
What are the length and width of the
rectangle?
Separate the answers with a comma.
Enter the correct answer.

Answer 1

width = 2 in

length = 13 in

Explanation:

x(11+x) = 26

x² + 11x - 26 = 0

(x + 13)(x - 2) = 0

x = 2