A rectangular piece if sheet metal is 3 in. longer than it is wide. If the length and width are both increased by 2 in., the area is increased by 34 in^2. ...

Question

...(Continue of question) What are the original dimensions of the sheet metal.

Solve and type an equation 

Answer 1

x(x+3)+34=(x+2)(x+5)

x^2+3x+34=x^2+7x+10

3x+34=7x+10

34-10=7x-3x

24=4x

x=6 in

x+3=9 in

9*6=54 in sq  (answer)

11*8=88 in sq, 88-54=34 in sq