Area = length x width.
24 = (x + 2)(x - 3) = x² - x - 6
x² - x - 30 = 0
(x + 5)(x - 6) = 0
We can eliminate the root x = - 5 because dimensions cannot be negative. So, the only valid answer is x = 6
The length = x + 2 = 6 + 2 = 8 in.
The width = x - 3 = 6 - 3 = 3 in.
Area of a rectangle is L * W
L = x
W = 5
5x = 20 (Divide by 5 on both sides)
x = 4
L=4
W= 5
The length is 4cm
Hope this helps :)
-1/4 will be ration because all fractions are rational
Answer:
x=6
Step-by-step explanation:
81^x=27^(x+2)
3^4x=3^3(x+2)
4x=3(x+2)
4x=3x+6
x=6