The length of a rectangle is 3ft less than double the width, and the area of the rectangle is 27ft(2) . Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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The length of a rectangle is 3ft  less than double the width, and the area of the rectangle is 27ft(2) . Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

Raymond B. · Accepted Answer

A=27 = LW = (2W-3)(W) = 2W^2 -3W2W^2 -3W -27 = 0(2W-9)(W+3) = 02W =9W = 4.5 feetL =2W-3 = 6 feet

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