The width of a rectangle is 32 inches shorter than twice its length. The area of the rectangle is 72 square inches.
What is the length of the rectangle?
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18inches
Step-by-step explanation:
Let l be the length and breadth be ,b=2l-32
Area of rectangle=72
l×B=72
l(2l-32)=72
2l²-32l-72=0
Dividing by 2
we get, l²-16l-36=0
l²-18l+2l-36=0
l(l-18)+2(l-18)=0
(l+2)(l-18)=0
l=-2,18
Since length cannot be negative 18 is the length.
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Length of rectangle=18 inches
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