Problema Solution
The width of a rectangular window is 5 inches less than the length. The area of the window is 36in^2. Find the dimensions of the window.
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Let
Length = L
Width = W
Area = Width*Length
W = L - 5
W*L = 36
L = 36/W
Plug L = 36/W into W = L - 5:
W = 36/W - 5
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W = 4 in
L = W + 4
L = 4 + 4
L = 8 in
The dimensions of the window are 4 in by 8 in.