Math Prob 28?

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The lines with equations x = 2, x = 5, y = 7, and y = 3 form a rectangle. What is the area of this rectangle?

2006-12-31 04:56:24 · 3 answers · asked by lazarus d 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

The horizontal (x) side is 5 - 2 = 3.

The vertical (y) side is 7 - 3 = 4.

The area is the product of the sides, 3x4 = 12.

2006-12-31 05:03:19 · answer #1 · answered by Jim Burnell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Dimensions of the rectangle are (5-2) by (7-3) or 3 by 4
3*4=12

2006-12-31 07:09:36 · answer #2 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

area=lenth * breadth=12 sq.units

2006-12-31 04:59:02 · answer #3 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋