Let x = width. Then 2x - 3 = length.
x(2x - 3) = 119
2x2 - 3x - 119 = 0
(2x - 17))(x + 7) = 0
Solve for x.
Kaeli S.
asked • 02/25/23how to solve this?
The floor of a shed given on the right has a an area of 119 square feet. The floor is in the shape of a rectangle whose length is 3 feet less than twice the width. Find the length and the width of the floor of the shed.
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