Question

The area of the rectangular floor of a shed is 40 space y d squared. The length of the shed is (x+2) yd and the width of the shed is (x-1) yd. Find the dimensions of the shed. Provide justification for each step. You can use the Sketch tool, or hand-write your algebraic proof, or type your answer. But you need to provide all the steps, with justification for each step, to get credit for this problem.

Answer 1

Answer:

x=3

Step-by-step explanation:

3 squared is 9. 9 plus 2 times 2=22 each of the sides on the angle are 11. 22 plus 22= 44. then 3 -1 equals 2. 44 minus 4 equals 40. equaling the area