Posted by claire on Friday, November 30, 2012 at 2:28pm.
W = L - 40
W * L = 225
Substitute L-40 for W in second equation and solve for L. Insert that value into the first equation and solve for W. Check by inserting both values into the second equation. You will have to factor the second equation to solve.
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