Question 1187407
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The area equation is

    x*(x+2) = 80.


Its solution is

    x^2 + 2x - 80 = 0

    (x+10)*(x-8) = 0


The roots are  x= -10  and  x= 8.


The <U>ANSWER</U> is:  the dimensions of the rectangular lot are 8 cm width and 8+2 = 10 cm length.
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