SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is one unit more than its width.if the area is 30 square units,find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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: the length of a rectangle is one unit more than its width.if the area is 30 square units,find the dimensions of the rectangle. This question is from textbook algebra

Answer by checkley77(12844)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x(x+1)=30
2x+x-30=0
(x+6)(x-5)=0
x-5=0
x=5 for one side
5+1=6 for the other side.
Proof:
5*6=30
30=30

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