D. I think because you would get a negative
Answer:
L = 18 and w = 16
Step-by-step explanation:
The area of a rectangle is found by A = l*w. Since the length here is 2 more than the width or 2 + w and the width is w, substitute these values and A = 288 to solve for w.
To solve for w, move 288 to the other side by subtraction. Then factor and solve.
Set each factor equal to 0 and solve.
w - 16 = 0 so w = 16
w + 18 = 0 so w = -18
Since w is a side length and length/distance cannot be negative, then w = 16 is the width of the rectangle.
This means the length is 16 + 2 = 18.
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total number of pages = 550 pages
total amount of time to read the full book = 10 hours
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Work Shown:
1 hour = 55 pages
4 hours = 220 pages ... multiply both sides by 4
After 4 hours, he had read 220 pages. Since he has 330 still left to read, this brings the total to 220+330 = 550 pages overall
550/55 = 10 hours is the total amount of time needed to read the entire book at a rate of 55 pages per hour. This is assuming the rate is kept constant.
While 10 hours is a lot, it's somewhat plausible to get the full book read in one continuous session. Though he is better off taking (short) breaks every now and then.
I believe the answer is B
