The length of a rectangle is 3 feet longer than its width. If its length is decreased by 3 feet and its width is increased by 2 feet, its area would be decreased by 8 square feet. What is the length of the rectangle?

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y2o2 · Answer

l -w = 3
(l-3)(w+2)  + 8 =  lw

so l = 11 feet and w = 8 feet

anonymous · Answer

Thank you... I was trying to do a totally different equation thats why it didnt work ha ha thanks for helping me!

y2o2 · Answer

Don't worry , we all o so ;)