SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 6 in longer than its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 32 in, find its area.

Question 929880: The length of a rectangle is 6 in longer than its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 32 in, find its area.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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2L + 2w = 32in

L + w = 16in

(w+6) + w = 16

2w = 10

w = 5in  and L = 11in 

And...checking

L + w = 16in

Wish You the Best in your Studies.



 

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