X² = 26
solve the equation

Answer
X = 13

Precess

X2=26

Use the commutative property to rearrange terms

2x=26

let's divide both sides by 2

X=13

You can find the area of a rectangle by multiplying the length and height. so multiply 1/2*7/4(which is the simpler version of 1 3/4) and you get 7/8 as your answer.