document.write( "Question 759477: the perimeter of a rectangle is 60 meters if its length exceeds its breath by 2 meter find its area \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #462044 by sachi(548)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! let the breadth=x m \n" ); document.write( "the the length = x+2 m \n" ); document.write( "so the perimeter= 2(x+x+2)=60 \n" ); document.write( "or 2x+2=60/2=30 \n" ); document.write( "or 2x=30-2=28 \n" ); document.write( "or x=28/2=14=breadth \n" ); document.write( "the length=14+2=16 m \n" ); document.write( "so the area=14*16=224 m sqr \n" ); document.write( " |