A rectangle is three times as long as it is wide. If its lenght and width are both decreaded by 2 cm, its area is decreased by 36 cm2. Find it orginal dimensions.
(3x-40(x-4) + 3x2(x) = x + 36
-12x -4x + 16 = x+ 36
-16x = X + 20
Please explain and show work.
Thanks,
Sandy
(3x-40(x-4) + 3x2(x) = x + 36
-12x -4x + 16 = x+ 36
-16x = X + 20
Please explain and show work.
Thanks,
Sandy