The perimeter of a rectangular plot is 36 metres. The length is 6 metres more than the width. What is the area of the rectangular plot?

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Shapeshifter · Answer 1 · 2022-02-11T10:57:27+0000

Answer:

72 m^2

Explanation:

Perimeter = 36

Length + width = 18

w + w + 6 = 18

2w + 6 = 18

2w = 12

w = 6

Length + 6 = 18

Length = 12

Area = 6 * 12 = 72 m^2