The diagram shows a six-sided shape formed from two rectangles. All measurements are given in centimetres.

The area of the shape is 50cm2
Show that 2x2+11x−42=02x^2 + 11x - 42 = 02x2+11x−42=0
Find the value of xxx. Give your answer to 3 significant figures.
Practise AQA GCSE Maths Quadratic Formula with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 49 questions, matched to the AQA GCSE Maths (8300) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.