Answer:
l=5+2w
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the length is twice the width plus 5, the equation would look like :
l=5+2w
A=lw
w=width
2w+5=length
42=w(2w+5)
42=2w2+5w
2w2+5w-42=0
use the quadratic equation
(-5+√25+336)/4
(-5+√361)/4
(-5+19)/4
14/4=3.5
w=3.5 m
2w+5=12 m
3.5 by 12 rectangle
