The length of a table is 4m greater than the width. The area is 77m^2.

Find the dimesions of the table?

The width of the table & length of the table.

Question

The length of a table is 4m greater than the width. The area is 77m^2.

Find the dimesions of the table?

The width of the table & length of the table.

lgbasallote · Answer

area = length x width

it was stated that length = 4 m greater than width so length = 4 + w

do you know how to solve it now?

anonymous · Answer

no not really i failed this area last time

lgbasallote · Answer

substitute 4 + w in yor length in your equation for area so

area = (4+w)w

anonymous · Answer

what i ended up with is -11 &  7 but im not sure

lgbasallote · Answer

i dont think there should be a negative for a measurement

lgbasallote · Answer

measurements are ALWAYS positive

lgbasallote · Answer

i gtg now..hope you get it :D

anonymous · Answer

see i told you i wasnt that great...thanks

anonymous · Answer

i believe its 11,7

anonymous · Answer

did u get the answer .. ?

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

ohhhh. it's alright.. best of luck..