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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?

User Thesonix
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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

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7 rows thanks have an amazing day!!