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Question 625432: If the perimeter of a rectangle is 80ft, what is its area? How would I solve this?
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the perimeter of a rectangle is 80ft, what is its area? How would I solve this?
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2W + 2L = 80
W + L = 40
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Area = L*W
There are an infinite # of combinations, each giving a different area.
No unique solution.

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