Answer:
x = 20
Length = 20ft
Width = 12ft
Step-by-step explanation:
A = 240
x^2 - 8x = 240
x^2 - 8x - 240 = 0
x^2 - 20x + 12x - 240 = 0
x(x-20) + 12(x-20) = 0
(x+12)(x-20) = 0
x = 20
x = -12 (which we discard since x is a length)
So the dimensions are 20ft and 20-8 = 12ft
Answer:
Lenthg times width
Step-by-step explanation:
(2x+1)=Jeremy´s age
(2x+3)=Sam´s age.
we suggest this equation:
(2x+1)(2x+3)=783
4x²+6x+2x+3=783
4x²+8x-780=0
x²+2x-195=0
We solve this quadratic equation:
x=[-2⁺₋√(4-4*1*(-195))]/2=(-2⁺₋28)/2
x₁=(-2-28)/2=-15 this solution is not valid.
x₂=(-2+28)/2=13
Jeremy´s age=2x+1=2*13+1=27
Sam´s age=2x+3=2*13+3=29
