I know there must be an equation to do this, but there is a simpler way.
Just factor number 72 into two numbers which, when multiplied, equal 72. Two of such numbers are 9 and 8, and you can see that the difference between those two numbers is just 1. So that is the answer to your question - the length of the patio is 9 feet, whereas the width is 8 feet.
Answer: x = 35
Explanation:
Answer:V=375 cubic inches
Step-by-step explanation:
Move all terms to one sides
3x^2 - 14x - 5 = 0
Split the second term in 3x^2 - 14x - 5 into two terms
3x^2 + x - 15x - 5 = 0
Factor out the common terms in the first two terms, then in the last two terms;
x(3x + 1) - 5(3x + 1) = 0
Factor out the common term 3x + 1
(3x + 1)(x - 5) = 0
Solve for x;
<u>x = -1/3, 5</u>
