Answer: Dimensions of the flower bed before the increase are x meters and x+9 meters.
Step-by-step explanation:
Since we have given that
A rectangular flower bed is enlarged so, its area increases by 14 m².
So, Enlarged area of flower bed = [tex]x^2+9x+14[/tex]
We need to find the dimensions of the flower bed before the increase.
so, Let the original area be 'A'
so, it can be written as :
[tex]A+14=x^2+9x+14\\\\A=x^2+9x\\\\A=x(x+9)[/tex]
Since we know the area of rectangular flower bed is Length × Breadth
So, Dimensions of the flower bed before the increase are x meters and x+9 meters.