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The width of a rectangular field is represented by x. The length of the rectangle is 5more feet than the width. The total area of the field is 24 square inches.Write an equation to represent the area of the rectangle.(You do not need to fully solve)A/

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x² + 5x - 24 = 0

Step-by-step explanation:

width of the rectangular field = x

length of the rectangular field = 5 more feet than the width

length = 5 + width

length = 5 + x

Total area of the field = 24 square inches

Area of a rectangle = length × width

24 = (5+x)(x)

24 = x(5 + x)

24 = 5x + x²

x² + 5x - 24 = 0

Hence, the equation to represent the area of the rectangle is x² + 5x - 24 = 0

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