Answer:
length = 6cm , breadth = 4cm
Explanation:
Let's assume length = l
breadth = b
Given perimeter of a rectangle = 20 cm
2(l+b) = 20
l+b = 20/2
l+b = 10
l = 10 - b____(1)
Given area of rectangle = 24 cm²
l×b = 24____(2)
(1) in (2) => l × b = 24
(10-b) × b = 24
10b - b² = 24
10b = 24 + b²
0 = b² - 10b + 24
b² - 10b + 24 = 0
b² + 6b + 4b + 24 = 0
b(b+6) +4(b+6) = 0
(b+4)(b+6) = 0
b+4 = 0. &. b+6 = 0
b = -4. b = -6
breadth must be less than length and it should be positive
So b = 4 cm
b=4 in (1)
(1)=> l = 10 - b
l = 10 - 4
l = 6