164k views
0 votes
A rectangle if formed by placing two identical squares side by side. The perimeter of the rectangle is 6 cm. What is the total area of the squares.

1 Answer

2 votes

Answer:

2 cm²

Explanation:

Perimeter of a rectangle = perimeter of a square + perimeter of a square

2 congruent squares, side by side

The perimeter of the two squares = 6*sidelength.

Perimeter of a rectangle = 6 cm

The perimeter of the two squares = 6 * length

= 6l

Perimeter of a rectangle = The perimeter of the two squares

6 = 6l

l = 6/6

l = 1

Length = 1 cm

What is the total area of the squares.

Area of a square = lenght²

Area of two squares = 2(length ²)

= 2(1²)

= 2(1)

= 2 cm²

User Biggs
by
4.6k points