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(15 POINTS IF CORRECT) The width of a rectangle is 3cm less than the length. If the area of a rectangle is 10cm^2, find the length and width.

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Answer:

w is 2

L is 5

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User Ltfishie
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Answer:

Length = 5cm, Width = 2cm

Explanation:

W = L - 3

LW = 10

L(L-3)= 10

L²-3L-10=0

(L-5)(L+2)=0

L=5

W=2

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