Aphotograph has a length that is 2 inches longer than it’s width, x. so it’s area is given by the expression x(x+2) square inches. if the area of the photograph is 48 square inches, what is the width of the photograph

The equation will look something like this:

x(x+2) = 48

Distribute the x:

x^2 + 2x = 48

Subtract both sides by 48:

x^2 + 2x - 48 = 0

(x+8)(x-6) = 0

x = -8 and x = 6

Since you can't have a negative width, the only plausible answer is 6 inches.

take it another

answer: 0

step-by-step explanation: the positive, like 5, + its opposite, like -5 would be 0

5+(-5)=0, or 5-5=0