Problema Solution
The length of a rectangle is 3 yd longer than its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 43 yd, find its area.
Answer provided by our tutors
3*(l) = wlength = l, width = w
2l + 2w = 43
2l + 2(3l) = 43
8l = 43
l = 43/8
w = 3(43/8)
Area = l * w = (43/8)*3*(43/8) = 86.67