Algebra 2 Problem?
The length of a rectangular table is 3 feet longer than its width, x. The area of the table is 50 square feet.
What equation can be used to find the width of the table?
A. x^2 + 3x - 50 = 0
B. x^2 + 3x + 50 = 0
C. 2x + 53 = 0
D. 4x + 50 = 0
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x [ x + 3 ] = 50
x² + 3x - 50 = 0______Option A
X = 5.72842
Let x be the width.
Let x+3 be the length.
The area is the product of the length and width, so the product is 50:
x(x + 3) = 50
Can you expand it from there?