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The length of a rectangle is 3 inches more than its width. If the perimeter is 42 inches,

find the width of the rectangle.
09
03
06
12

Can someone please tell me what the answer is ?

User JohnDotOwl
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The width equals 12. The length is 9 inches.
12+12= 24
9+9=18
24+18=42.
Plus 12 is 3 inches more than 9x
User James McCracken
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