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The width w of a rectangular swimming pool is x+5 the area a of the pool is x^2+4-5

what is an expression for the length of the pool? step by step

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Answer:

x-1

Explanation:

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User Sibevin Wang
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Answer:

x-1

Explanation:

Area= x^2+4x-5

Width= x+5

Area= Length*breadth

x^2+4x-5=length*x+5

Length=x^2+4x-5/x+5

Therefore, length= x-1

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