Use square roots to solve
x2 - 10x + 25 = 144

x = 17

Step-by-step explanation: Factor the equation to get

(x - 5)² = 144

Take the square root of each side to get

x - 5 = 12 Add 5 to both sides.

x = 17

Check:

17² - 10(17) + 25 = 144

289 - 170 + 25 = 144

119 +25 = 144. true.

w + 2w = 60

Step-by-step explanation:

w + 2w = 60

This equation will not give you the correct value for W because W is the siez or represents the size of the smaller side, since you have 4 sides, 2 small and 2 big, the sum of this 4 sides will be the perimeter, or the total meters of fence needed, since the total meter of fence need is 60 and in the equation you just have 2 sides, the value for W will be double than the real.