Question

Define a variable, write an equation, and solve:

The length of a rectangle is 4 inches longer than the
width. The area is 60 square inches. What is the width
of the rectangle?

Answer 1

6 inches

Explanation:

area = l x w

area = 60

6 x 10 = 60

lenght: 10

width: 6

The width is 6 inches.