Answer:
the length and width . Round to the nearest tenth are 8.8 inches and 3.8 inches respectively.
Explanation:
The area A of a rectangle is the product of the length L and width W. This may be expressed mathematically as
A = L * W
As such, given that the length is 5 inches more than the width,
L = W + 5
33 = W(W + 5)
W² + 5W - 33 = 0
Using the formula method which states that
s = -b±√(b²-4ac)/2a
W = -5 ± √5² - 4(1)(-33)/2
= -5 ± 12.53/2
= 7.53/2 (since length cannot be negative)
= 3.755 inches
L = 3.755 + 5
= 8.755 inches