SOLUTION: I don't understand this problem....Please help explain this one. Geometry: The area of a rectangle of length x is given by 3x^2 + 5x. Find the width of the rectangle.

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Question 44717: I don't understand this problem....Please help explain this one.
Geometry: The area of a rectangle of length x is given by 3x^2 + 5x. Find the width of the rectangle.

Answer by adamchapman(301) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The are of a rectangle is equal to its length multiplied by its width. We know the length is x, So we can write:
x%2Awidth=3x%5E2%2B5x
divide both sides by x:
width=3x%2B5
Thats it!
I hope this helps.
P.S. I am trying to start up my own homework help website. I would be extremely grateful if you would e-mail me some feedback on the help you received to adam.chapman@student.manchester.ac.uk
Adam