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A rectangular countertop has a perimeter of 26 feet. its area is 30 square feet. what are the dimensions of the counter?

A rectangular countertop has a perimeter of 26 feet. its area is 30 square feet. what are the dimensions of the counter?
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A rectangular countertop has a perimeter of 26 feet. its area is 30 square feet. what are the dimensions of the counter?

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P=26=2*(l+L)
⇒ l+L=26:2=13 feet
l=3, L=10

A=l*L=30=10*3

⇒ l=3 feet
L=10 feet
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