Quadratic Equation Word Problem
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A rectangle is 3 times as long as it is wide. If the width is increased by 6 feet and the length is decreased by 3 feet the area is doubled. Find the dimensions of the original rectangle.
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Let (x) feet be the width
And (3x) feet be the rectangle's length
A = length × width
= (3x) × (x)
= ...
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