SOLUTION: A rectangle has length (x+5)cm and width (x-2)cm. Its area is 60 cm^2. Write a quadratic equation, and solve it to find the length and width of this rectangle.

Question 1090392: A rectangle has length (x+5)cm and width (x-2)cm. Its area is 60 cm^2. Write a quadratic equation, and solve it to find the length and width of this rectangle.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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rectangle has length (x+5)cm and width (x-2)cm. Its area is 60 cm^2.
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