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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A square field had 3m added to its length and 2m added to its width. The field then had an area of 90m^2. Find the length of a side of the original field.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (welshfella):

I cant see all of your formula

OpenStudy (welshfella):

but you are on the right track

OpenStudy (anonymous):

90 = (x + 3)(x + 2) Thank you, I think I'm starting to figure it out, actually.

OpenStudy (welshfella):

yes thats right the side length of the square is x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you for taking the time to reply!

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