Solve the problem.
-The length of a vegetable garden is 6 feet longer than its width. If the area of the garden is 112 square feet, find its dimensions.
A)w = 7 ft; l = 15 ft
B)w = 9 ft; l = 15 ft
C)w = 7 ft; l = 13 ft
D)w = 8 ft; l = 14 ft

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let the width be w. Then the length is w + 6. The area is w(w + 6) = 112. Solving w^2 + 6w - 112 = 0 gives w = 8, so l = 14.

Solve the Problem. -The Length of a Vegetable Garden Is 6 Feet Longer