Answer :
Let x = width. Then, length = 2x - 5
x(2x - 5) = 52
2x2 - 5x - 52 = 0
(2x - 13)(x + 4) = 0
x = 6.5 or x = -4
Since x can't be negative, x = 6.5
width = x = 6.5 feet
length = 2x - 5 = 8 feet
x(2x - 5) = 52
2x2 - 5x - 52 = 0
(2x - 13)(x + 4) = 0
x = 6.5 or x = -4
Since x can't be negative, x = 6.5
width = x = 6.5 feet
length = 2x - 5 = 8 feet