SOLUTION: THE AREA OF A ROOM IS 120 SQUARE METERS. IF THE LENGTH IS 2 METRE MORE THAN THE BREDTH, FIND LENGTH AND BREADTH OF THE ROOM?

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Question 838635: THE AREA OF A ROOM IS 120 SQUARE METERS. IF THE LENGTH IS 2 METRE MORE THAN THE BREDTH, FIND LENGTH AND BREADTH OF THE ROOM?
Answer by 428225(90) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x = the breadth of the room

x%28x%2B2%29=120
∴ x%5E2%2B2x-120=0
∴ %28x%2B12%29%28x-10%29=0
∴ You should be able to find the answers from the working out.