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A rectangle has a width of 2cm and a perimeter of 25cm. Find the length and the area .

A rectangle has a width of 2cm and a perimeter of 25cm. Find the length and the area-example-1
User MIbrah
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2w + 2l = 25

2 * 2 + 2l = 25

Simplfiy.

4 + 2l = 25

Subtract 4 from both sides.

2l = 21

Divide both sides by 2.

l = 10.5

Now that we have the value of l, we can find the area.

A = lw

A = 10.5 * 2

A = 21.

The length is 10.5cm.

The area of the rectangle is 21cm^2

User Abhishek B Patel
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