One side of the rectangle is 2 cm smaller than the other. Find the larger side of the rectangle if its area is 143 cm ^ 2

Let’s solve the problem using the equation:

Let x be the width of the rectangle;

Then 2x is the length of the rectangle;

Area equation:

2x * x = 143 cm²;

2x² = 143;

x² = 143/2;

x² = 71.5;

x = √71.5 cm – the width of the rectangle;

2x = 2√71.5 cm – the length of the rectangle.

Answer: √71.5 cm; 2√71.5 cm – sides of the rectangle.