Question

The dimensions of a square are altered so that one dimension is increased by 7 feet, while the other is decreased by 2 feet. The are of the resulting rectangle is 90ft^2. Find the original area of the square.

Answer 1

64 ft^2

Explanation:

Answer 2

64 ft^2

Explanation:

(x+7)(x-2)=90

x^2-2x+7x-14=90

x^2+5x-104=0

factor

(x+13)(x-8)=0

x=-13

x=8 ft original square side

area=8x8=64