Need H.
asked • 04/01/21The width of a rectangular field is represented by x. The length of the rectangle is 5 more feet than the width. The total area of the field is 24 square inches.
Write an equation to represent the area of the rectangle.
Raymond B. answered • 04/02/21
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
A = 24 = LW = (W+5)W = W^2 + 5W
W^2 + 5W = 24 = Area
Area = W^2 + 5W = 24
W^2 + 5W - 24 = 0
W + 5W + 25/4 = 24 + 25/4 = 96/4 + 25/4 = 121/4
(W + 5/2)^2 = 121/4
W + 5/2 = 11/2
W = 11/2 -5/2 = 6/2 = 3
Width =3, Length = 8
Area = LW = 8(3) = 24
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