Question

The perimeter of the rectangle is 52 cm.
a) Write an equation in terms of ‘x’.
b) Find the value of x.
Find the area of the rectangle shown:

Answer 1

Answer:

2(L+b) = 2 ( x-11+x+7)

2(2x-4)=52

4x-8=52

4x=60

x=15

L=15+7=22

B=15-11=4

L×B = 88cm^2