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the length of a rectangle is 4 inches less than three times the width. The area of the rectangle is 55 inches squared. Find the dimensions (width and length) of the rectangle.

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Answer:

Leagnth = 11

Width = 5

Explanation:

Simple. 5 which could be the width multiplied three times is 15. Subract 4 from it. You have 11. 11 x 5 = 55, your area.

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