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

The area of the shape is 24cm2
Show that 2x2−15x+12=02x^2 - 15x + 12 = 02x2−15x+12=0
Find the value of xxx. Give your answer to 3 significant figures.
Practise Edexcel GCSE Maths Quadratic Formula with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 49 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Maths (1MA1) 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.