Question

The length of a rectangle is 5 cm longer than its width.

If the perimeter of the rectangle is 34 cm , find its area.

Answer 1

A=66

Explanation:

P=2(L+W) A= 11x6=66

34=2(x+5+x)

34=2(2x+5)

34/2 = 17

17=(2x+5)

17-5=12

12 divided by 2=6

so witch = 6 so 6+5=11 L= 11