Question

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Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

x(x + 8) = 48

x² + 8x = 48

x² + 8x - 48 = 0

times into -48

add into 8

(x - 4)(x + 12) = 0

x - 4 = 0

x = 4

or

x + 12 = 0

x = -12

A length cannot be a negative number therefore x = 4