Question 350089
Hi,
*Note: area of a rectangle is l*w
Let x be the length of the side of the square
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Write as You Read
{{{(x + 6)*(x -1) = x^2}}}
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solve
{{{x^2 +5x -6 = x^2}}}
{{{5x -6 = 0}}}
{{{x = (6/5)in}}}
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Check your answer
{{{(36/5)*(1/5) = (6/5)^2}}}