I believe that “b” would equal 6
Let's call the width
. Since the length is three more than the width, it is
.
The area (which we know to be 70) is given by the multiplication of width and length:

To solve this equation, you can use the usual quadratic formula: given an equation
, the two solutions are

which in your case becomes

So, two solutions are

Since we can't accept a negative length, we only accept the second solution.
So, the dimensions are 7 and 10
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
12*6.5%=0.72
12+15%=13.8
0.72+13.8=14.52
Answer: 
Step-by-step explanation:
We can make the conversion from mixed numbers to improper fractions:
- Multiply the whole number part by the denominator of the fraction.
- Add the numerator of the fraction and the product obtained (This sum will be the new numerator).
- The denominator is the same.
Then:

We need to add the fractions in order to calculate the amount of paint Darren bought. Since the denominators are differente, we must find the Least Common Denominator (LCD):

Then:

To convert this improper fraction to a mixed number:
- When you divide 73 by 12 you get a quotient of 6. This will be the whole number.
- The remainder obtained is 1. This will be the numerator of the fraction.
- The denominator does not change.
Then:
