Question
The Parthenon in Athens, Greece, is an ancient structure that has a rectangular base. The length of the base of the Parthenon is 8 meters more than twice its width. The area of the base is about 2170 square meters. Find the length and width of the base.
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L = 2W +8
L * W = (2W+8) + W = 2170
Calculate W, then L.
L * W = (2W+8) + W = 2170
Calculate W, then L.