Mathematics

Problem

A rectangular garden has an area of 60 m

^{2}

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

x

metres, write an equation in

x

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

x

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

^{2}