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One side of a rectangle is 30 metre longer than the other and its area is 351 square metres.
Question: 1

Write the above information as a second degree equation.

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When converting a word problem to an equation, always start by defining your variable(s) clearly. Here, letting x be the shorter side simplifies the expression for the longer side.
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Question: 2

Calculate the length of the shorter side.

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After finding the solutions to a quadratic equation from a word problem, always check them against the context of the problem. Physical dimensions like length, width, or time cannot be negative.
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