The area of a rectangle is 33ft^2. The length is 8 feet more than the width. What are the dimensions of the rectangle?

Sanderson is having trouble with his assignment. his shown work is as follows: − 3 7 7 3 = − 3 7 × 7 3 = − 21 21 = −1 however, his answer does not match the answer that his teacher gives him. complete the description of sanderson's mistake. find the correct answer.