SOLUTION: i am asking for help for a worded quadratic equation.the lenght of a rectangle is 5cm more than its width and the areais 24cm square find the length and the width of triangle.i rea

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Question 107154: i am asking for help for a worded quadratic equation.the lenght of a rectangle is 5cm more than its width and the areais 24cm square find the length and the width of triangle.i really need help with this equation i am wondering if i could get the working out thank u
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x=width, so x+5=length ... x(x+5)=24

x^2+5x-24=0 ... factoring gives (x+8)(x-3)=0