The area of the wings of a small Cessna is 185 ft2. If the length is 32 ft longer than the width, what are the dimensions (in ft) of the wings? (This wing is one piece, rectangular, and goes along the top of the aircraft.)

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The area of the wings of a small Cessna is 185 ft2. If the length is 32 ft longer than the width, what are the dimensions (in ft) of the wings? (This wing is one piece, rectangular, and goes along the top of the aircraft.)

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