Answer:
x = 17
Step-by-step explanation:
area = L x W
45 = (x-2)(x-14)
45 = x² - 14x - 2x + 28
simplify:
x² -16x - 17 = 0
(x + 1)(x -17 ) = 0
x = -1 not applicable
Proof:
(17-2)(17-14) = 45
15 x 3 = 45
45 = 45
