The width of a rectangle is 8 cm less than the length of the rectangle. The perimeter of the rectangle is 54 cm. Find the area of the rectangle

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Ott Toomet · Answer 1 · 2021-08-20T14:39:13+0000

Answer:

166.25 cm²

Explanation:

W = L - 8

2W + 2L = 54

2(L - 8) + 2L = 54

2L - 16 + 2L = 54

4L - 16 = 54

4L = 70

L = 17.5, W = 9.5

A = 17.5 x 9.5 = 166.25 cm²