Question

The length of a rectangle is 2m longer than its width and if the perimeter of the rectangle is 32m what is the area

Answer 1

The area of the rectangle is 255 m^2

Explanation:

The perimeter is:

P = L + w

w = x

L = x + 2 m

P = 32 m = (x + 2 m) + x

2x = 30

x = 15

w = 15 m

L = 15 m + 2 m = 17 m

The area is:

a = L * w

a = 17 * 15 = 255 m^2