Question

May I have some help? I shall reward someone with a medal and become a fan. :-)

The area of a rectangular piece of land is 280 square meters. If the length of the land was 5 meters less and the width was 1 meter more, the shape of the land would be a square.

Part A: Write an equation to find the width (x) of the land. Show the steps of your work.

Part B: What is the width of the land in meters? Show the steps of your work.

Answer 1

Here is an Open Study link to someone who has previously asked that question, then answered:

http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/52d08031e4b01e5fc1deafb9

Answer 2

I know, but it doesn't help me find out what to do!

Answer 3

Oh... Erm... Let me get a friend who can help you then :)

Answer 4

I just need some help working it out, and some guidance as to what to do. :)

Answer 5

you should let the length and breath

Answer 6

Thank you

Answer 7

What? @akshay1234

Answer 8

@jim_thompson5910 @beccaboo333 @amistre64

Answer 9

firstly we have to find length and width

Answer 10

right

Answer 11

okay the area of rectangle and area of square are equal or not

Answer 12

They are equal

Answer 13

okay then we can find side of of square

Answer 14

ok could you please show me?

Answer 15

area of square = 280

Answer 16

right

Answer 17

(side)^2 = 280

Answer 18

ok