shannyn49
shannyn49 shannyn49
  • 01-05-2021
  • Mathematics
contestada

The width of a rectangle is 1units less than the length. The area of the rectangle is 42 units

The width of a rectangle is 1units less than the length The area of the rectangle is 42 units class=

Respuesta :

bradleymurorua bradleymurorua
  • 02-05-2021

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

w=l-1

∵A=l×w

∴A=l×(l-1)

⇒42=l²-l

⇒l²-l-42=0 (After subtracting 42 from both sides)

Two factors of 42 that add to give negative 1 :-7+6

∴ (l-7)(l+6)=0

∴ l=7 or l=-6

but remember that length is a scalar quantity, hence l≠6 but l=7.

I hope this helped you solve this math problem and made you better understand

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

(z+4)(z+3) Please Help!
reason for adopting democracy in Libya,Egypt,Nepal and Bhutan?
Which statement accurately describes the Battle of Marathon?   A. Athens fought alone against Darius's army and decisively defeated the Pers
Noah rows across a river that is 48m wide. The current carries him 15m downstream. How far does Noah actually travel?
What Does "Turning of the Tide" Mean?
WHAT IS 123456567890*1423 THAT MEANS TO DIVIED PLEASE TELL ME THE ANSWER
Find the explicit formula that produces the given sequence. 3/2, 3/4, 3/8, 3/16,...
The widths of two similar rectangles are 16 cm and 14 cm. What is the ratio of their perimeters? Of their areas? a. 8:7 and 64:49 b. 9:8 and 64:49 c. 8 and 81-
Hello how do you solve for x a= x-b/y
Noah rows across a river that is 48m wide. The current carries him 15m downstream. How far does Noah actually travel?