A rectangle is drawn so that the width is 1 feet shorter than the length. The area of the rectangle is 20 square feet. Find the length of the rectangle.
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We are told that the width is 1 foot shorter than the length. So, if we let the length be x feet, then the width would be x - 1 feet. The area of the rectangle is given as 20 square feet. So, we can set up the equation: x * (x - 1) = 20 This simplifies Show more…
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