Question

An oriental rug has an area of 108 feet squared. The width of the rug is 3 feet less than the length. Which equation models the area of the rug?

Answer 1

X(X+3) = 108

Explanation:

Suppose width = X, then length = X+3

Since the total area is 108 feet, andwidth x length = total area

Therefore, X(X+3) = 108