Question

A theater can seat 408 people. The number of rows is 7 less than the number of seats in each row. How many rows of seats are there?

Answer 1

Answer: 17

Explanation:

x(x+7)=408

x(x+24)-17(x+24)=0

(x+24)(x-17)=0

x+24=0

x-17=0

x=-24

x=17

Answer 2

7 rows thanks have an amazing day!!