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
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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