The length of a rectangle is 4 more than the width. The area is 77 square feet. Find the length and width of the rectangle.

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studygurl14 · Answer

Area of rectangle: length * width --> length = width + 4, also area = 77 ft sq
--> 77 = (width + 4) * width
You do the rest

anonymous · Answer

u multiply (w*l) when finding the area of the triangle...so what u will do if u have the area already and need to find the width..u divide!
77/4=19.25 
thats ur answer gurl ;)

studygurl14 · Answer

um @faizah , we're finding the length and with of a rectangle using the information given. Nothing to do with a traingle

anonymous · Answer

oh sorry its a typing mistake..i meant rectangle :)

anonymous · Answer

and u r right..my answer is totally wrong..i guess i didnt pay much attention in the question :( @StudyGurl14

studygurl14 · Answer

Oh well. Everyone makes mistakes. no biggie. :)