Answer:
New dimensions are; Width = 12m and Length = 12m
Step-by-step explanation:
Let length of rectangle be L
Let width be W
Area of rectangle has a formula;
Area = Length x Width = LW
We are given the area = 144 m²
So,
LW = 144 - - - (eq1)
Now, we are told that width is doubled and length is decreased by 12m but area remains the same.
Thus, we have;
Width as 2W and Length as L - 12.
Area = 2W(L - 12)
So,
2W(L - 12) = 144 - - - (eq2)
Equating eq 1 and 2,we have;
LW = 2W(L - 12)
W will cancel out to give;
L = 2(L - 12)
L = 2L - 24
2L - L = 24
L = 24m
From equation 1, LW = 144
Thus; W = 144/L = 144/24
W = 6m
So new design of rectangle now has a dimension of;
Width = 2W = 2 × 6 = 12m
Length = L - 12 = 24 - 12 = 12m
So, new dimensions are; Width = 12m and Length = 12m
