The length of a rectangle is 11 feet more than the width. If the perimeter is 46 feet, then what is the length of the rectangle, in feet?

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Hannes Landeholm · Answer 1 · 2021-10-08T19:21:44+0000

Answer:

Hi there!

Your answer is:

The length is 17

Explanation:

L= 11+w

P=46

perimeter formula:

W+W+L+L = P

W+W+(11+w)+(11+w) = P

First solve for W

4W+22 = 46

-22

4w=24

/4

w=6

Now plug in W for the L formula

l=11+w

L= 11+ 6

L=17