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The width of a rectangle is 2 inches smaller than its length. The perimeter is 24 inches. Find the length and width of the rectangle. Write your answer as an ordered pair [e.g., if the length and width were 1 and 2 inches respectively, your answer would be (1,2) ].

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Answer:

7,5

Explanation:

5 plus 5 plus 7 plus 7 = 24

7 - 5 equals 2

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