Question

Please help!!! and show work!!

Answer 1

x = 17

Explanation:

area = L x W

45 = (x-2)(x-14)

45 = x² - 14x - 2x + 28

simplify:

x² -16x - 17 = 0

(x + 1)(x -17 ) = 0

x = -1 not applicable

x = 17

Proof:

(17-2)(17-14) = 45

15 x 3 = 45

45 = 45