SOLUTION: Write a polynomial for the area of the equation ( the area is 96). Then write an equation and solve it. Use your solutions to find the length and width of the rectangle. The lengt

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Question 1045203: Write a polynomial for the area of the equation ( the area is 96). Then write an equation and solve it. Use your solutions to find the length and width of the rectangle.
The length = x+2 and the width x-2
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Area of "equation", change to area of a "rectangle".

Area is w*L if w is width and L is length.
%28x-2%29%28x%2B2%29=96

x%5E2-4=96, left side member is a polynomial and right side member is the given area.

x%5E2=96%2B4

x%5E2=100

highlight%28x=10%29
Dimensions are 8 and 12.