SOLUTION: the length of the rectangle is 3cm greater than its width. the perimeter is 24cm. find the dimensions of the rectangle

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the length of the rectangle is 3cm greater than its width. the perimeter is 24cm. find the dimensions of the rectangle
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Equation:
Perimeter = 2(W + L)
24 = 2(W + (W+3))
12 = 2W + 3
2W = 9
Width = 4.5 cm
Length = 4.5+3 = 7.5 cm
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Cheers,
Stan H.