Jacquelin T.
asked • 10/04/16A rectangle has an area of 24 square inches. The width is represented by x-3 and the length is x+2. Find the dimensions.
A rectangle has an area of 24 square inches. The width is represented by x-3 and the length is x+2. Find the dimensions.
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Area = length x width.
24 = (x + 2)(x - 3) = x² - x - 6
x² - x - 30 = 0
(x + 5)(x - 6) = 0
We can eliminate the root x = - 5 because dimensions cannot be negative. So, the only valid answer is x = 6
The length = x + 2 = 6 + 2 = 8 in.
The width = x - 3 = 6 - 3 = 3 in.
Jacquelin T.
Thank you! This helped me double check my work.
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10/04/16
Michael A.
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My pleasure, Jacquelin.
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10/04/16
Laila B.
it was not what i was looking for but it looks like it would me some day
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03/06/19
Isaura G.
need to resolve this i need to find perimeter of a rectangule x-2, x-3 area =24 what is the perimeter
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04/12/22
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