SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 8 meters more than its width. if x represent the width of the rectangle, write an algebraic expression in terms of x that represent its area. Change th

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Question 1041788: The length of a rectangle is 8 meters more than its width. if x represent the width of the rectangle, write an algebraic expression in terms of x that represent its area. Change the expression to a form without parentheses.
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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If x is the width; then the length is x+8. The area would be x(x+8), or x²+8x. ☺☺☺☺