CSEC Mathematics · May/June 2004 · Paper 2 · Question 9(b)(ii)
In the diagram, not drawn to scale, AKLM and ASTJ are both rectangles. Given that AS = 3x cm, AJ = 2x cm, SK = 3 cm and JM = 5 cm.
Given that the area of rectangle AKLM is 60 cm², show that 2x² + 7x - 15 = 0.
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