width --- x
length --- 2x + 3
area = length*width
= x(2x+3)
x(2x+3) = 119
2x^2 + 3x - 119 = 0
solve using your favourite method of solving quadratics
The length of a rectangle is 3 more than twice the width. The area of the rectangle is 119 square inches. What are the dimensions of the rectangle?
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