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The length of a rectangle is 2 m more than the width. If the area of the rectangle is 20 m2, what are the dimensions of the rectangle, to the nearest tenth of a metre?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.CR: Review Exercises

Problem 13CR: One side of a rectangle is 2 cm longer than a second side. If the area is 35cm2, find the dimensions...

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