Question

PLEASE HELP 20 POINTS

The area of a rectangular trampoline is 84 ft^2. The length of the trampoline is 8 ft greater than the width of the trampoline. The
situation can be represented by the equation

w^2 + 8w- 84 = 0

What is the width of the trampoline in feet?
A) 7 feet
B) 6 feet
C) 14 feet
D) 8 feet

Answer 1

the rectangle is 14x6, the width is 6ft

Explanation: