The length of a rectangle is 1 foot less than twice the width. If the area is 45 ft2, find the length and width.

Question 13 options:

A)

Width = 9∕2, length = 10

B)

Width = 4, length = 7

C)

Width = 9, length = 10

D)

Width = 5, length = 9

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19 March, 14:32

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Sally · Answer 1

A) Width = 9/2, length = 10

Rectangle area = length (l) x width (w)

9/2 = 4.5

4.5 (l) x 10 (w) = 45ft

The length of a rectangle is 1 foot less than twice the width. If the area is 45 ft2, find the length and width.Question 13 options:A)Width = 9∕2, length = 10B)Width = 4, length = 7C)Width = 9, length = 10D)Width = 5, length = 9