Question

The perimeter of a rectangular campsite is 64 m
and its area is 207 m². Find the length and the
breadth of the campsite.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Rectangle

Solve for

Length=23m or 9m

Perimeter=64m

Area = 207 m²

Using the formulas

A=wl

P=2(l+w)

There are 2 solutions for

l=P

4+1

4P2﹣16A=64

4+1

4·642﹣16·207=23m

l=P

4﹣1

4P2﹣16A=64

4﹣1

4·642﹣16·207=9m