Solve the problem.
-The length of a table is 11 inches more than its width. If the area of the table is 1692 square inches, what is its length?
A) $25 \mathrm { in }$.
B) 47 in.
C) $72 \mathrm { in. }$
D) $36 \mathrm { in }$.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equation for the area of the rectangle is $l \times w = 1692$, where $l = w + 11$. Substituting $l$ in the area equation gives $(w + 11)w = 1692$. Solving this quadratic equation, we find $w = 36$ inches, so $l = 36 + 11 = 47$ inches.

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