SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 7 cm longer than its width. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 74 cm. find the length and the area of the rectangle.

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Question 980660: the length of a rectangle is 7 cm longer than its width. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 74 cm. find the length and the area of the rectangle.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
w width, L length, p perimeter
p=74








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