Answer:
Given,
Length and breadth of the rectangle are (x) and (x+10)
Area of the rectangle ( A ) = 144[tex]m^{2}[/tex]
We know ,
Area of rectangle ( A ) = L*B
or , 144 = x ( x+10 )
or , 144 = [tex]x^{2}[/tex] + 10x
or , [tex]x^{2}[/tex] + 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 !
