The base of a rectangle is 3cm more than the height. The perimeter is 26cm. Determine the length of the base in centimeters.

Anders Bornholm asked Apr 8, 2022

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Anders Bornholm asked Apr 8, 2022

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Answer:

Explanation:

b = h+3

Perimeter = 2b+ 2h

= 2(h+3) +2h

= 4h+ 6

4h+6 = 26

h = 5 cm

b = h+3 = 8 cm

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