1 of 2 Find the length of the shortest side if the area of the rectangle is 144m2
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x + 10

Given,

Length and breadth of the rectangle are (x) and (x+10)

Area of the rectangle ( A ) = 144

We know ,

Area of rectangle ( A ) = L*B

                        or , 144 = x ( x+10 )

                        or , 144 = + 10x

                        or , + 10x - 144 = 0

Solving the equation , we get ,

x = 8 and -18

The side has to be positive so ,

x = 8 m , which is the shortest side !

Step-by-step explanation: We were given the area of the rectangle and length & breadth in expression . By using the formula of area of rectangle , we got the equation which then gave 8 and -18 as answers when solved and since the rectangle had positive sides 8 m was the correct value . Also its the shortest side and the other side is simply ( 8 + 10 ) which is 18 m but the question has only asked for the shortest side !

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