Answer to Question #167571 in Algebra for Lee Mery

Question

A plant box has a lenght of 3 meters more than its width. Which of the following equation best describe the given situation with respect to an area of 160?

A. w+(w+3)=40

B. W(w+3)=160

C.w²+3w—40=0

D.w²+3w—40=0

Answer 1

Let $w$ be the width of a plant box. Then $w+3$ is its length. Consequently, the area of a plan box is equal to $w(w+3)$, and  the equation $w(w+3)=160$ describes the given situation.

Answer: B