SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 6m more than the width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 20m. find the length and width

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Question 223400: the length of a rectangle is 6m more than the width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 20m. find the length and width
Answer by rfer(3386) About Me  (Show Source):
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2w+2l=p
2w+2(w+6)=20
4w+12=20
4w=8
w=2m
w+6=8m