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2 April, 13:37

A rectangle has an area of 96 cm2 The length of the rectangle is 4 cm longer than the width. Work out the length and width of the rectangle.

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  1. 2 April, 14:03
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    Area of a rectangle: 2 (L+W)

    length: 4+W

    Area: 2 (4+W) + 2W = 96

    8+2W+2W = 96

    8+4W = 96

    4W = 88

    W = 22cm

    Calculate for length: 2L + 2 (22) = 96

    2L + 44 = 96

    2L = 52

    L = 26cm

    • The length is 26cm and width is 22 cm.
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