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w x L = 36
w = L- 5
L x ( L-5 ) = 36
L^2 -5L -36 =0
<span>Use the quadratic formula
L= - b + radical b^2 - 4 (a)(c) divided 2.a
L= 5 + 13 / 2 = 18 /2 =9</span>
Option A
x+8=-3
x+8-8=-3-8
x=-11
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The percent is 0.5 or 0.50