SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangular piece of metal is 44 centimetres. The area is 112 square centimetres. What are the dimensions of the piece?

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Question 1088247: The perimeter of a rectangular piece of metal is 44 centimetres. The area is 112 square centimetres. What are the dimensions of the piece?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The perimeter of a rectangular piece of metal is 44 centimetres. The area is 112 square centimetres. What are the dimensions of the piece?
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P = 2L + 2W = 44
L + W = 22
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L*W = 112
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Hint: L & W are integers

Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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This problem is for MENTAL solution.

Find two co-factors of 112 that sum up to 22.