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The length of a rectangle is 6 inches more than the width. The perimeter is 28 inches. Find the length and the width (in inches).

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Answer:

The length of the rectangle is 10 inches, and the width is 4 inches.

Explanation:

Given that the length of a rectangle is 6 inches more than the width, and the perimeter is 28 inches, the following calculation must be performed to find the length and the width:

(X + X + 6) x 2 = 28

2X + 2X + 12 = 28

4X = 28 - 12

X = 16/4

X = 4

Therefore, the length of the rectangle is 10 inches, and the width is 4 inches.

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