SOLUTION: The area of a rectangle is 30cm squared. The width of the rectangle is x cm and the rectangle is 6cm longer than it is wide. Form an equation in x and simplify it.

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Question 294453: The area of a rectangle is 30cm squared. The width of the rectangle is x cm and the rectangle is 6cm longer than it is wide. Form an equation in x and simplify it.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x*(x+6)=30
x^2+6x-30=0
x=3.245
x+6=9.245