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the length of a rectagle is 6 ft longer than its width. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 64 ft, find its length and width

User Thomius
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Answer:

19 and 13

Explanation:

User Kelvin
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Answer:

19 and 13

Explanation:

width = x

length = x + 6

2x + 2(x + 6) = 64

2x + 2x + 12 = 64

4x = 64 - 12

4x = 52

x = 13

x + 6 = 19

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