Explain how you know whether to add or subtract when you use the Distributive property to multiply.
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Given :
- The length of a rectangle is 4m more than the width.
- The area of the rectangle is 45m²
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To Find :
- The length and width of the rectangle.
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Solution :
We know that,
So,
Let's assume the length of the rectangle as x and the width will be (x – 4).
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Now, Substituting the given values in the formula :
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Since, The length can't be negative, so the length will be 9 which is positive.
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Here's what I got. I've explained the work, but sorry for being slow.
