Solve the problem.
-The length of a rectangular storage room is 2 feet longer than its width. If the area of the room is 143 square feet, find its dimensions.
A) 11 feet by 13 feet
B) 10 feet by 14 feet
C) 12 feet by 14 feet
D) 10 feet by 12 feet

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The area of a rectangle is given by the formula length × width. Let the width be x feet. Then the length is x + 2 feet. The area is 143 square feet, so we have the equation x(x + 2) = 143. Solving this quadratic equation, we find that x = 11 (the width), and the length is x + 2 = 13. Therefore, the dimensions are 11 feet by 13 feet.

Solve the Problem. -The Length of a Rectangular Storage Room Is 2 Feet