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17 January, 22:11

The length of the rectangle exceeds its width by 17 inches, and the area is 18 square inches. what are the length and width of the rectangle?

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  1. 17 January, 22:26
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    L * W = A

    W (W+17) = 18

    w^2+17w=18

    w^2+17w - 18 = 0

    (w+18) (w-1)

    w = 1

    Length = 18

    Width = 1
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