The Length of a Rectangle Is 1 More Than the Width

question 275

Essay

The length of a rectangle is 1 more than the width. The area is 42 square inches. Find the dimensions. width: __________ inches length: __________ inches

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Definitions:

Causation

The relationship between an action and its effect, where the action is considered to be a contributing factor to the outcome or injury.

Negligence

The failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonably prudent person would have exercised in a similar situation, leading to harm or damage.

Res Ipsa Loquitur

A legal principle that infers negligence from the very nature of an accident or injury, in the absence of direct evidence on how any defendant behaved.

Plaintiff

An individual or entity who initiates a lawsuit against another party in a court of law.