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the lenght of a rectangle is 2 yd longer than its widht. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 52 yd find its lenght and width ​

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Answer: The length of the rectangle is 14 yd, and the width is 12 yd.

Explanation:

Let l be the length of the rectangle, and w be the width, we get l = w + 2.

Perimeter = 2(l + w)

52 = 2[(w + 2) + w]

52 = 2(w + 2 + w)

52 = 2(2w + 2)

52 = 4w + 4

48 = 4w

12 = w

l = w + 2 = 12 + 2 = 14

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Answer:14, 12

Step-by-step explanation:52/4 equals 4 13s so change it to 2 14s and 2 12s

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