Question

The length of a rectangle is 1 cm less than the width. The area of the rectangle is 12 cm². determine the dimensions of the rectangle

Answer 1

L= 3 cm

W= 4 cm

Explanation:

Factors of 12:

1 and 12

2 and 6

3 and 4

Which of those is one number apart?

3 and 4

So the sides must be 3 by 4 cm.