The dimensions of a rectangle are such that its length is 3 in. more than its width. If the length were doubled and if the width were decreased by 1 in., the area would be increased by 176 in.squared. What are the length and width of the rectangle?

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The dimensions of a rectangle are such that its length is 3 in. more than its width. If the length were doubled and if the width were decreased by 1 ​in., the area would be increased by 176 in.squared. What are the length and width of the​ rectangle?

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Let x represent the width... now write the length in relationship to the width and set up your equation : )

The dimensions of a rectangle are such that its length is 3 in. more than its width. If the length were doubled and if the width were decreased by 1 ​in., the area would be increased by 176 in.squared. What are the length and width of the​ rectangle?

The dimensions of a rectangle are such that its length is 3 in. more than its width. If the length were doubled and if the width were decreased by 1 in., the area would be increased by 176 in.squared. What are the length and width of the rectangle?