jonathanjordan23 jonathanjordan23
  • 01-01-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

The area of a rectangular wall of a barn is 32 square feet. It’s length is 4 feet longer than the width. Find the length and width of the wall of the barn

Respuesta :

jcherry99
jcherry99 jcherry99
  • 01-01-2020

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Givens

Area = L * w

w = x

l = x  + 4

Area = 32

Solution

32 = x(x + 4)

32 = x^2 + 4x

x^2 + 4x - 32

(x + 8)(x - 4)

Only x - 4 is going to make any sense

x - 4 = 0

x = 4

The width is 4

The length is 4 + 4 = 8

4*8 = 32 which is the area.

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Can someone help me with this? PLs i'm so confused!
Find the product. -mnp(3m - 5n 7p)
How does ATP serve the paramecium as a renewable resource?
Expand and simplify: (x + 6)2
how to find a fraction between the fractions 14/20 and 15/20
When a disease can be passed from person to person, it is referred to as a __________ disease. communicable disease non-communicable disease fast moving diseas
Which of the following is a way that minerals are used? a. industry. b. construction. c. technology. d. all of the above.
what's the definition of complex paragraph?
12 pillows were made from 16 yards of fabric. How munch fabric was used to make each pillow? Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie?
phosphorescence is a phenomenon associated with which algal division