Question

The length of the top of a table is 4m greater than the width. The area is 96m^2. Find the dimensions of the table.
Width=
Length=

Answer 1

so let the width = x, therefore length = x+4

Answer 2

Area is length times width, so area = x*(x+4) = 96

Answer 3

Now solve for x and you've got your answer

Answer 4

Is width = 92m^2
Length= 96m^2

Answer 5

no, try solving \[x^2+4x-96=0\]

Answer 6

(x-8)(x+12)

Answer 7

correct, now which value of x is the logical answer?

Answer 8

12

Answer 9

your equation should read (x-8)(x+12)=0
the value of 12 does not make this equation balanced

Answer 10

x=-12
or
x=8

Answer 11

so which root is logical? is it possible to have -12 width?

Answer 12

No
x=8

Answer 13

so width is 8, length is 8+4 = 12
Always check, 8 times 12 = 96

Answer 14

Thanx