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The length and width of a rectangle are two consecutive integers. The perimeter of the rectangle is 26. what is the length and the width? :)

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Answer:

Width = 6

Length = 7

Explanation:

Consecutive integers: x and x+1

2x + 2(x+1) = 26

2x +2x + 2 = 26

4x = 26 - 2

x = 24/4

x = 6

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