A rectangular garden has an area of 60 m

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Quadratic Equations · Quadratic Equations

Problem

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. The length of the garden is 4 m more than its breadth. Using this information, answer the following. (i) If the breadth of the garden is

x

metres, write an equation in

x

that represents the given area. (ii) Factorise the equation obtained in part (i) to find the possible numerical values of

x

. (iii) State the dimensions of the garden and show that they give the required area of 60 m

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