Answer:
2 inches, 4 inches, and 6 inches.
Step-by-step explanation:
well, we know that finding the area of any shape means multiplying one small side, and one large side. since we know that the short side is 2, we can do this pretty easily.
our known factors are..
the area is less than 12 in. (inches)
the short side of the rectangle is 2 in.
the long side is is 3 less than x (the unknown variable)
x can equal any of the answers given.
we can do some easy multiplication to answer this question.
2 × 8 = 16
2 x 6 = 12
2 x 2 = 4
2 x 10 = 20
4 × 4 = 8
any of the equations that are equal to or less than 12 are correct.
so, all answers except 8 inches and 10 inches are correct.
