The length of a rectangle garden plot is 3 metres greater than its width. The area of the plot is 154 square metres. What is the width of the garden?​

width = 11 m

Concept:

Here, we need to understand how to find the area of a rectangle.

In geometry, the area can be defined as the space occupied by a flat shape or the surface of an object.

A = w · l

w = width

l = length

If you are still confused, please refer to the attachment below for a graphical explanation.

Solve:

w = w

l = w + 3

A = 154 m²

Given formula

A = w · l

Substitute values into the formula

154 = w · (w + 3)

Expand Parentheses (Distributive property)

154 = w² + 3w

Subtract 154 on both sides

154 - 154 = w² + 3w - 154

0 = w² + 3w - 154

Solve for the quadratic equation

(w - 11) (w + 14) = 0

w = 11 or w = -14 (Neglected because length cannot be negative)

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