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the area of a rectangle can be represented by the expression x^2 + 7x - 44. what could be the dimensions of the rectangle, in terms of x?

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Answer: We can factor the expression x^2 + 7x - 44 to find the possible dimensions of the rectangle:

x^2 + 7x - 44 = (x + 11)(x - 4)

Therefore, the dimensions of the rectangle in terms of x could be:

Length: x + 11

Width: x - 4

Note that both dimensions must be positive, so x > 4.

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