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algebra

A piece of wire 20 cm long is bent into a rectangle with width xx and length x+2x+2. What is the area?

A

25

B

21

C

24

D

16

Correct Answer: C

Choice Ahoice C is the correct answer.

  1. Perimeter: 2(x+x+2)=202(x + x + 2) = 20
  2. Simplify: 2(2x+2)=204x+4=202(2x + 2) = 20 \rightarrow 4x + 4 = 20
  3. Subtract 4: 4x=16x=44x = 16 \rightarrow x = 4.
  4. Dimensions: Width 4, Length 6.
  5. Area: 4×6=244 \times 6 = 24.

Choice Ahoice D is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Ahoice D is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Ahoice C is incorrect because calculation error.