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Answer:

see explanation

Explanation:

Given the width is
(1)/(3) of the length, then

y - 4 =
(1)/(3)(2y + 6)

Multiply through by 3 to clear the fraction

3y - 12 = 2y + 6 ( subtract 2y from both sides )

y - 12 = 6 ( add 12 to both sides )

y = 18

Thus

length = 2y + 6 = 2(18) + 6 = 36 + 6 = 42 in

width = y - 4 = 18 - 4 = 14 in

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