SOLUTION: A rectangle has the width x and its length is 10 greater than the width. For what values of x the area of the rectangle is greater or equal to 24. Make sure that you show all you

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Question 1077932: A rectangle has the width x and its length is 10 greater than the
width. For what values of x the area of the rectangle is greater or equal
to 24. Make sure that you show all your calculations in order to get full
credit.

Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x(x+10)>=24
x²+10x-24>=0
(x+12)(x-2)>=0
Using the positive value, we get x>=2 ☺☺☺☺