document.write( "Question 773654: If the perimeter of a rectangular closet is 16 feet and the length is 2
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document.write( "feet longer than the width, what are the dimensions of the
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Algebra.Com's Answer #471767 by Cromlix(4381)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Width = x \n" ); document.write( "Length = x + 2 \n" ); document.write( "Perimeter = 2*width + 2*length \n" ); document.write( "16 = 2x + 2(x + 2) \n" ); document.write( "16 = 2x + 2x + 4 \n" ); document.write( "4x = 16 - 4 \n" ); document.write( "4x = 12 \n" ); document.write( "x = 3 \n" ); document.write( "Width = 3 feet \n" ); document.write( "Length = 5 feet \n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps. \n" ); document.write( ":-) \n" ); document.write( " |