The length of a rectangle is 5yd less than three times the width, and the area of the rectangle is 28yd (2) . Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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The length of a rectangle is 5yd  less than three times the width, and the area of the rectangle is 28yd (2) . Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

Raymond B. · Accepted Answer

LW = 28 = (3W-5)W = 3W^2 -5W3W^2 -5W-28=0(3W+7)(W-4)=0W=4 yardsL=7 yards

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