Question

The Davidson family wants to expand its regular patio which currently measures 15 ft by 12 ft they want to expand the length and width the same amount o increase the total area of the patio by 160 ft^2

Answer 1

L and W +5

Explanation:

A1=15*12=180

A2=160+A1=340

340 factors

340,1,2,170,5,..., 20,17

20*17=340

|15-20|=5

|12-17|=5

add 5