SOLUTION: A rectangle has an area given by A = x2 + 5x + 6 Find an expression for the possible width of the rectangle.

Question 388204: A rectangle has an area given by A = x2 + 5x + 6
Find an expression for the possible width of the rectangle.
Answer by aggie_tutor(13) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Quadratic equation can be factored. "Factor the square."
6 is the one to look at. 6 = 3 x 2 and 3 + 2 = 5
(check the sign in front of 5, it's positive not negative)
Try it out:

The rectangle has one side x+3, the other side x+2. Either one would be okay, depending on your frame of reference.

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