A rectangle has side lengths (x + 7) and (x - 1). The area of the rectangle is 33 square feet. Solve to find the dimensions of the rectangle.
(Be sure to answer all parts.)
a. What equation did you set up to solve this equation?
b. What is the factored form of your equation?
c. What is/are the values of x in this situation?
d. What are the dimensions (side lengths) of the rectangle?