SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 4 cm longer than its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 32 cm , find its area.

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Question 439329: The length of a rectangle is 4 cm longer than its width.
If the perimeter of the rectangle is 32 cm , find its area.

Answer by jorel1380(2518) About Me  (Show Source):
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P=2L+2W
32=2(W+4)+2W
"=2W+2W+8
24=4W
W=6
L=10
Area=60 sq. cm..