Calculate the total area of this rectangle

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The discussion focuses on calculating the total area of a rectangle using the variables x and y, where x represents the width and y represents the height. The equations provided are x + y = 15, 15 * 2y = A, and 15 * 3x = A, with A denoting the area. A specific example using x = 6 and y = 9 is suggested to verify the calculations. The only noted error in the discussion is a misspelling of the word "height."

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I was just wondering if someone could take a look at my solution. Not sure if it is correct. Im supposed to calculate the total area of the rectangle.
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A= base* hight
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You can check that you are right by trying ##x=6, y=9## to see whether it all adds up!
 
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The only error I can find is that you have misspelled "height"!
 
Without looking at the responses which came after #1 posting,

You can identify three equations for a system:
x+y=15
15*2y=A
15*3x=A
A is for Area and x and y are as you assigned in your picture.
The system should indicate what steps can follow.
 

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