SOLUTION: The area of a rectangular living room is 2x squared plus 3x - 20 square feet Write the dimensions for the living room in terms of x. I need help. thank you.

Question 604165: The area of a rectangular living room is 2x squared plus 3x - 20 square feet

Write the dimensions for the living room in terms of x.

I need help. thank you.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The area of a rectangular living room is 2x squared plus 3x - 20 square feet
Write the dimensions for the living room in terms of x.
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Area = 2x^2+3x-20
Factor:
Area = 2x^2+8x-5x-20
Area = 2x(x+4)-5(x+4)
Area = (x+4)(2x-5)
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1st dimension: x+4
2nd dimension: 2x-5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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