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 4x2+5x−76=04x^2 + 5x - 76 = 04x2+5x−76=0
Find the value of xxx. Give your answer to 3 significant figures.
49 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Maths Quadratic Formula. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.