Question

Find the area and perimeter of rectangle x=4.2cm. Width is x+5.8. The length is x.

Answer 1

The area of a rectangle is length times width.

First recall the answer gives you x=4.2 for the eqaution x+5.8 and for the length.

Input that into the rectangle´s area formula.

(4.2)(4.2+5.8)

(4.2)(10)

=42 units^2.

Now to find the perimeter you need to add all the sides. We have two lengths and two widths.

4.2+4.2+10+10

= 28.4

Explanation:

If you want more explanations then Khan academy is a great source.

Answer 2

Area: 42 cm²

Perimeter: 28.4 cm

Explanation:

Simply plug in 4.2 cm for x into x + 5.8 to find the width. You width should be 10.

Area: Multiply 10 by 4.2 and you should get 42

Perimeter: Add up all the sides together (4.2 x 2 + 10 x 2) and you should get 28.4