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The area of a rectangle room is 750 square feet. The width of the room is 5 feet less than the length of the room. Which equation can be used to solve for Y the length of the room

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By definition, the area of a rectangle is given by:
A = (width) * (long)
Substituting values we have:
750 = (y-5) * (y)
Rewriting we have:
750 = y ^ 2 - 5y
y ^ 2 - 5y - 750 = 0
Answer:
An equation that can be used to solve for And the length of the room is:
y ^ 2 - 5y - 750 = 0
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