SOLUTION: the area of a rectangle is represented by x^2-4. If the perimeter is 40, find x.

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Question 913412: the area of a rectangle is represented by x^2-4. If the perimeter is 40, find x.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
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A = x^2-4
A = Lw = (x-2)(x-2)
P/2 = L + w = 20
(x-2) + (x+2) = 20
2x = 20
x = 10
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