Question

A rectangular vegetable garden will have a width that is 2 feet less than the length area of 48 square feet. If represents the length, then the length can be found by s equation:

x(x - 2) = 48
What is the length, x, of the garden?
The length is
feet.

Answer 1

8ft

Explanation:

solve equation of x²-2x-48=0

(x-8)(x+6)=0

so x=8 or -6

only 8 is correct