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The area of a rectangular wall of a barn is 96 square feet. Its length is 10 feet longer than the width. Find the length and width of the wall of the barn
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(x)(10+x)=96
[tex]10x + {x}^{2} = 96[/tex]
[tex] {x}^{2} + 10x - 96 = 0[/tex]
(x-6)(x+16)=0
x=6,-16
negative can't be an answer this the answer is 6+10= 16 ft
[tex]10x + {x}^{2} = 96[/tex]
[tex] {x}^{2} + 10x - 96 = 0[/tex]
(x-6)(x+16)=0
x=6,-16
negative can't be an answer this the answer is 6+10= 16 ft