SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is
2
yd
longer than its width.
If the perimeter of the rectangle is
24
yd
, find its area.
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Question 919511: The length of a rectangle is
2
yd
longer than its width.
If the perimeter of the rectangle is
24
yd
, find its area.
Answer by IBMath(7) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=Width of rectangle
x+2= Length of the rectangle
2(x+2) + 2x = 24 (the perimeter)
2x+4 +2x = 24
4x + 4 = 24
4x = 20
x = 5
(5) + 2 = length of the rectangle
A=lw
5*7 = 35
The area of the rectangle is 35 yards.
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