SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 2m longer than its width. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 24 find its area

Question 908990: the length of a rectangle is 2m longer than its width. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 24 find its area
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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L + w = 12m

(w+2m) + w = 12m

w = 5m  and L = 7m 

and...checking

L + w = 12m

 

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