SOLUTION: Write the algebraic equation for this: one side of a rectangle is 7 feet longer than the width, and the area is 78 square feet.

SOLUTION: Write the algebraic equation for this: one side of a rectangle is 7 feet longer than the width, and the area is 78 square feet.

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Question 953069: Write the algebraic equation for this: one side of a rectangle is 7 feet longer than the width, and the area is 78 square feet.

Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
LET X BE THE WIDTH
LET X+7 BE HE LENGTH
X(X+7)=78
X^2+7X=78 ANS.
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