Question

A rectangular painting has an area of (2x^2+ 8x+ 6) cm^2. Its length is (2x + 2) cm. Find the width of the painting.

Answer 1

(x + 3) cm.

Explanation:

Area = 2x^2 + 8x + 6

= (2x + 2)(x + 3)

The width = area / length

= (2x + 2) (x + 3) / (2x + 2)

= x + 3 cm.