Question

A rectangular garden is 5 ft longer than it is wide. Its area is 4550 ft. What are its dimensions?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Area= lxb

L = 5+d

area= d(5+d)

4550=d²+5d

d²+5d-4550=0

d2+5d−4550=0

(d−65)(d+70)=0

d−65=0 or d+70=0

d=65 or d=−70

dimensions= 65, 70