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Problem is in the attached picture. Thanks!

Problem is in the attached picture. Thanks!-example-1
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Answer:

W = 14, L = 18

Explanation:

If L = length and W = width, then:

252 = LW

L = W + 4

Substituting:

252 = (W + 4) W

252 = W² + 4W

0 = W² + 4W − 252

0 = (W + 18) (W − 14)

W = -18 or 14

Since W > 0, W = 14. Which means L = 18.

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