Question

A rectangle has a length of (x+5)and a with of x Write down the expression for the area of a rectangle If the area is 24cm²,find the value of

Answer 1

Answer: Width = 3cm

Length = 8cm

Explanation:

Length = x+5 cm

Width = xcm

Area = 24cm²

Area of a rectangle = length × width

x × (x + 5) = 24

x² + 5x = 24

x² + 5x - 24 = 0

x² + 8x - 3x - 24 = 0

x(x + 8) - 3(x + 8) = 0

x - 3 = 0

x = 3

Width = 3cm

Since length = x + 5 = 3 + 5 = 8cm

Length = 8cm