Question 170719
Create a real-life situation that fits into the equation (x + 2)(x - 5) = 0 and express the situation as the same equation:
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This would be one example:
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The area of a rectangle is 10 sq ft,
where the width is 3 ft shorter than the Length.
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width: W = (L - 3)
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Area = L * (L-3) = 10
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L^2 - 3L - 10 = 0
(L + 2)(L - 5) = 0
L = 5