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Factoring Task 1
1. Mr. Jones is planning on building a new pool. He needs knows what the total area of the pool is, but he does not know what the length and width are.
a.) The total area of the pool is 6���� 2 + 4����. A diagram of the pool is below. Find the length and width of the pool.
b.) Now suppose that x = 10 ft. What is the total area of the pool?
c.) Mr. Jones decided that he did not like the width and length of the pool above. He decided that he wants a pool with an area of 4���� 2 − 9. Find the length and width of the new pool area. Draw a diagram showing the length and width.
d.) Now suppose that x = -11. What is the total area of the new pool?
e.) Does it make sense to have an area from letter d? Why or why not?