Question

The length of a rectangle is 6 ft longer than its width.

If the perimeter of the rectangle is 44 ft, find its area.

Answer 1

112 ft square

Explanation:

Perimeter=2l+2w

l=w+6

Perimeter=2(w+6)+2w

44=2w+12+2w

44=4w+12

32=4w

8=w

l=8+6

l=14

area=lw

area=14x8

area=112 ft square