a rectangles width is 2 meters shorter than its length, (l). its area is 168 square meters. which equation…

a rectangles width is 2 meters shorter than its length, (l). its area is 168 square meters. which equation can be used to find the length of the rectangle?\n(l(l - 2)=168)\n(l(l + 2)=168)\n(2l^{2}=168)\n(\frac{1}{2}l^{2}=168)

a rectangles width is 2 meters shorter than its length, (l). its area is 168 square meters. which equation can be used to find the length of the rectangle?\n(l(l - 2)=168)\n(l(l + 2)=168)\n(2l^{2}=168)\n(\frac{1}{2}l^{2}=168)

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Define width in terms of length

Given width is 2 meters shorter than length (l), so width (w=l - 2).

Step2: Use area formula

Area of rectangle (A = l\times w). Substitute (w=l - 2) and (A = 168) into formula. We get (l(l - 2)=168).

Answer:

A. (l(l - 2)=168)