A rectangle has an area of 96 cm2 The length of the rectangle is 4 cm longer than the width. Work out the length and width of the rectangle.

Area of a rectangle: 2 (L+W)

length: 4+W

Area: 2 (4+W) + 2W = 96

8+2W+2W = 96

8+4W = 96

4W = 88

W = 22cm

Calculate for length: 2L + 2 (22) = 96

2L + 44 = 96

2L = 52

L = 26cm

• The length is 26cm and width is 22 cm.