SOLUTION: How do I solve for the length and width of a triangle using the area in terms of the variable x? P.S the area given is 2x(squared)+2x-12=0.

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Question 976051: How do I solve for the length and width of a triangle using the area in terms of the variable x? P.S the area given is 2x(squared)+2x-12=0.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39613) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You say the area is 2x%5E2%2B2x-12. Too ambiguous. More information is needed. You can factor the area expression but you still need more information.

area is also 2%28x%5E2%2Bx-6%29=2%28x-2%29%28x%2B3%29.