Algebramedium · Past Paper
The area of a rectangular field is 60 sq m. If its length is 7m more than its width, find the width.
A5m
B12m
C6m
D10m
✓ Correct Answer: A — 5m
Let width be x, length x+7. x(x+7) = 60 → x^2 + 7x - 60 = 0 → (x+12)(x-5) = 0. Width x=5.
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