The area of a rectangular swimming pool is given by 2x^2-3x-9ft^2 . One side length of the pool is given by 2x + 3 feet. What is an algebraic expression for the other side length of the pool? Simplify this, and include correct units as part of your answer.

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anonymous · Answer

(I believe this is correct, since I am not confident in my math, I am not confident in my answers so bear with me) 

A = l x w 
A = 2x^2-3x-9 ft^2
l =  2x + 3

w = 2x^2-3x-9/ 2x + 3
Using synthetic division you would get:

x-3