Answer:
x=9
Step-by-step explanation:
The goal is to combine our knowledge of geometry area and algebra skills to solve this problems.
We know area of rectangle is
where l is the length and w is the width. We know that one side is 3 less than the other side. We can use L or W but let use L. Let x replace L
One side is x, while the other side is
Both multiply to 54.
or
Distance. is positive so x=9