SOLUTION: The area of the rectangle is 36. the length is x+5 and the width is x. Find the value of x.

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Question 417212: The area of the rectangle is 36.
the length is x+5 and the width is x.
Find the value of x.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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x(x+5)=36
x^2+5x-36=0
(x+9)(x-4)=0
x=4
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Ed