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