16. The area of a rectangular parcel of land is 720 square meters. The length of the land is 4 meters less than twice the width. a. Write an equation that can be used to find the dimensions of the land. b. Solve the equation written in part a to find the dimensions of the land.

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16. The area of a rectangular parcel of land is 720 square meters. The length
of the land is 4 meters less than twice the width.
a. Write an equation that can be used to find the dimensions of the land.
b. Solve the equation written in part a to find the dimensions of the land.
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