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The area of a playground is 204 yd2. The width of the playground is 5 yd longer than its length. Find the length and width of the playground.

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W = L + 5

W * L = 205

substituting ... (L + 5) * L = 205 ... L^2 + 5 L - 205 = 0

solve for L , then substitute back to find W

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