SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular garden is 3 yards more than its width. If the area of the garden is 36 square yards, which equation could be used to find the dimensions of the garden?

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Question 864803: The length of a rectangular garden is 3 yards more than its width. If the area of the garden is 36 square yards, which equation could be used to find the dimensions of the garden?
[1] x2 + 3x + 36 = 0 [3] x2 - 3x - 36 = 0
[2] x2 - 3x + 36 = 0 [4] x2 + 3x - 36 = 0
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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A+=+Lw=+%28x%2B3%29x+=+36yd%5E2
x^2 + 3x - 36 = 0