The length of a rectangle is 7 centimeters less than five times its width. Its area is 24 square centimeters. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

the dimensions are 3x8
(5w-7)(w)=24 5w^2 -7w -24 = 0 w=3
(5(3)-7)=8

Answered by mathdragon | 2024-06-10

The dimensions of the rectangle are 8 centimeters by 3 centimeters, found by creating and solving equations based on the given conditions. ;

Answered by BritMarling | 2024-06-18

The dimensions of the rectangle are 3 centimeters for the width and 8 centimeters for the length, derived from setting up the equations based on the relationships given in the problem. By substituting these values into the area formula, we verify that the area is indeed 24 square centimeters. Thus, the calculations confirm the rectangle's dimensions based on the provided conditions.
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Answered by BritMarling | 2024-10-02