Question

Kallisto built a rectangular sign that measured 2 and 3/4. The width is 1 and 1/4 shorter than the length. To find the area, multiply the length and width. What is the area in square feet write an equation to solve it

Answer 1

Answer:

l = 1 5/16

w = 1/16

A = 21/16 x 1/16 = 21/256

Step-by-step explanation:

Perimeter = 11/4

l = length

w = l - 5/4

2l + 2(l - 5/4) = 11/4

2l + 2l - -5/2 = 1/4

multiply each side by 4

8l + 8l - 10 = 11

16l = 21

l = 21/16 or 1 5/16

width = 21/16 - 20/16 = 1/16