Problem
Teachers' Notes
Hint
Solution
Can They Be Equal?
For a rectangle of sides a and b, Area = Perimeter when
ab = 2a + 2b
so b = 2a / (a - 2)
Here are some possible solutions:
a
b
3
6
4
4
5
3 1/3
6
3
8
2 2/3
10
2.5
12
2.4