X + 8 = -15, x = ? What is X? Please give a explanation on how you got your answer
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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the width of the rectangular storage room be=x feet. Then, the length of the rectangular storage room is= (x+5) feet.
The area of the room =104 square feet
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⇒x=8 and x=-13
Neglecting the negative value, we have the width of the rectangular storage room=x=8 feet.
Therefore, the length of the rectangular storage room=x+5=8+5=13 feet.
So, the dimensions of the room are 8 feet and 13 feet.