SOLUTION: how can i make the quadratic equation y=x^2+6x+5 into a word problem

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Question 1014858: how can i make the quadratic equation y=x^2+6x+5 into a word problem
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y=x^2+6x+5 into a word problem
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We have a rectangle, length is labeled (x+5), width is labeled (x+1)
Find the area (y)
y = (x+5)*(x+1)
Foil
y = x^2 + x + 5x + 5
y = x^2 + 6x + 5