Question 530879
L = 3*W + 8
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2(L+W) = 64
L+W = 32
so
L = 32-W
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L = L
so
3W+8 = 32-W
4W = 24
W = 6 cm
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L = 3W + 8 = 18+8 = 26 cm
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Check the perimeter.
2(L+W) = 64 ??
2(26+6) = 2*32 = 64
Correct.
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Re-read the question to make sure you answer it.
In this case, it is asking for the area, not the length and width.
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Area = L * W
Area = 26 * 6 = 156 cm^2
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Done.