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Set up and solve a quadratic application problem

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Let \(p\) be the numerical length, in centimetres, of one side of a rectangular card. The other side is \(p - 2\) centimetres. The area is \(3\) square centimetres. Both side lengths are positive

(a)3 marks

Record the coefficients after the relation has been rearranged to equal zero

Use quadratic coefficient 1

(b)2 marks

Find the length \(p\) that satisfies the stated condition