The length of a rectangle is 2 yd longer than its width. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 24 yd, find its area.

Width = x

Length = x + 2

Perimeter = 24

Area = Width • Length = ?

Perimeter = 24 = 2 (x + 2) + 2 (x)

= 2x + 4 + 2x

= 4x + 4

= 20 = 4x

= 5 = x

Width = x = 5, therefore Length = (5) + 2 = 7

Area = Width • Length = 5 • 7 = 35

Area = 35 yards