Can someone please show me the steps to answer this question?
The width, w, of a rectangular rug is 4 less than its length, L. If the area of the rug is 120 square feet, which equation could be used to find the dimensions of the rug?

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Can someone please show me the steps to answer this question?
The width, w, of a rectangular rug is 4 less than its length, L.  If the area of the rug is 120 square feet, which equation could be used to find the dimensions of the rug?

raffle_snaffle · Answer

what do you think?

raffle_snaffle · Answer

Draw a picture

raffle_snaffle · Answer

what is the formula for the area of a square?

raffle_snaffle · Answer

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raffle_snaffle · Answer

I am not going to show you the steps. I can help guide you to the answer.

abbycross167 · Answer

Why can't you show me the steps?