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Question 921585: If a rectangle has an area of 24cm squared and a perimeter of 20cm, what are its dimensions?
Please answer this question, I will appreciate it. Thanks

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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If a rectangle has an area of 24cm squared and a perimeter of 20cm, what are its dimensions?
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P = 2W + 2L = 20
W + L = 10
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W*L = 24
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Find a pair of factors of 24 with a sum of 10.