Answer:
3.53
Step-by-step explanation:
A=LW
L=x-2
w=x+3
A=10
(x+3)(x-2)=10
x^2+3x-2x-6=10
x^2+x-16=0
use quad. formula
[tex]\frac{-1}{2} +\frac{\sqrt{65} }{2}[/tex](aprox 3.53)
or
[tex]\frac{-1}{2} +\frac{\sqrt{65} }{-2}[/tex] aprox. -4.53
we cant have an neg. area so 3.53's our best bet
