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The width of the rectangle is 17 cm smaller than its length. The perimeter of the rectangle measures 0.9 m. Find the remaining dimensions and calculate their area.

Correct answer:

a =  31 cm
b =  14 cm
S =  434 cm2

Step-by-step explanation:


a=17+b
2(a+b)=90

a=17+b
2·(a+b)=90

a-b = 17
2a+2b = 90

Pivot: Row 1 ↔ Row 2
2a+2b = 90
a-b = 17

Row 2 - 1/2 · Row 1 → Row 2
2a+2b = 90
-2b = -28


b = -28/-2 = 14
a = 90-2b/2 = 90-2 · 14/2 = 31

a = 31
b = 14

Our linear equations calculator calculates it.
S=a b=31 14=434 cm2



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