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1 April, 02:56

The area of a rectangle is 10 cm^2. One side of the rectangle is x cm. Express the perimeter of the rectangle in terms of x and show that this rectangle cannot have a perimeter of 12 cm.

The perimeter of the rectangle in terms of x is __ cm

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  1. 1 April, 03:09
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    x = 2

    Step-by-step explanation:

    If the area is 10 you have to see what numbers multiply to 10.

    1*10 and 2*5

    You don't want a perimeter of 12.

    To get the perimeter you must add all your sides together.

    2+2+5+5 = 4+10 = 14
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