the area of a soccer field is 5500 square yards.the width of the field is 60 yards less than the length.find the length,in yards,of the field hockey field.

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pfenn1 · Answer

If x is the length of the field, the width is given by x-60.  The area of the soccer field would be given by the width multiplied by the length.

anonymous · Answer

so i divied

pfenn1 · Answer

divied?

anonymous · Answer

i Met Multiply

pfenn1 · Answer

So are you all set?

anonymous · Answer

no can u show an example on the drawing board

pfenn1 · Answer

Your equation will be $$x(x-60)=5500$$$$ x^2-60x-5500=0$$which is a binomial.  Solve for x.

pfenn1 · Answer

Or factor the equation
$$x^2-60x-5500=(x-110)(x+50)=0$$