a.
To find: The perimeter of the rectangle.
a.
Answer to Problem 60PFA
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The perimeter of rectangle is same as the perimeter of square.
The area of rectangle is
Calculation:
Factor the polynomial
Hence, the dimensions of the rectangle are
Therefore, the perimeter of the rectangle is given by
b.
To find: The area of the square
b.
Answer to Problem 60PFA
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The perimeter of rectangle is same as the perimeter of square.
The area of rectangle is
Calculation:
From part (a), the perimeter of the rectangle is given by
Since, perimeter of square and the rectangle are equal. Hence, perimeter of square is
This, the side length of the square is given by
Therefore, the area of the square is given by
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