velezhailey05 velezhailey05
  • 03-03-2022
  • Mathematics
contestada

the length of a rectangle is 2cm longer than its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 60 cm, find its length and width

Respuesta :

princeburg4
princeburg4 princeburg4
  • 07-03-2022

Answer:

Let the Width(W) = X cm

then the length(L)= (2+X)cm

Perimeter(P)= 60cm

P =L+W

L+W =P

(2+X)cm +X cm = 60 cm

2X+2=60

2X=60-2

2X=58

dividing both sides by 2

X=29cm

Width =X

Width =29cm

the width is 29cm

Length= (2+X)cm

= (2+29)cm

= 31cm

the length is 31cm

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

What does this passage indicate the church is willing to accept in order to unify Europe under a single faith?
The _____ nerve connects to the heart and adjusts its speed according to the body's demands.
37,123,745 what the value of the 1
In which part of Africa do you think groups had the best opportunities to trade by sea
What is 6.4X10 to the 8th power meters per second, in kilometers per hour???
The Townshend Acts and The Writs of Assistance search and seizure laws were worse than the other taxes and laws.
Why is history open to ongoing and changing interpretations?
Who led Japan during World War II? Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tojo Franklin Roosevelt
Fascist Party leader who became dictator of Italy
x/5=a for x show work