SOLUTION: I start with a square, increase one side by 3 cm and decrease an adjacent side by 2 cm to form a rectangle of area 24cm2. Find the perimeter of the rectangle (in cm).

Question 317723: I start with a square, increase one side by 3 cm and decrease an adjacent side by 2 cm to form a rectangle of area 24cm2. Find the perimeter of the rectangle (in cm).
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with square of side s.
Go to a rectangle with sides, (s+3) and (s-2)

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