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Nonlinear Equations in One Variable and Systems of Equations

SAT Math· difficulty 4/5

A garden has length 2 more than its width. If the area is 35 sq ft, what is the width?

  • A

    77

  • B

    1010

  • C

    55

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  • D

    33

Explanation

w(w+2)=35w(w+2) = 35, w2+2w−35=0w^2 + 2w - 35 = 0, (w+7)(w−5)=0(w+7)(w-5) = 0, w=5w = 5.

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