Jason builds doghouses for a pet store. Each doghouse is a wooden structure with a rectangular base that has an area of 21 square feet and a length that is 4 feet more than its width. If x represents the width of the doghouse, write an equation in the given form that can be used to determine the possible dimensions of the base of the doghouse. ax² + bx = c
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We know that the area of the rectangular base of the doghouse is 21 square feet. We also know that the length (L) of the doghouse is 4 feet more than its width (W). We are told to let x represent the width of the doghouse. Show more…
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