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The length of a rectangle is 3 in. more than the width. 
L = W + 3
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The perimeter of the rectangle is 24 in.
P = 2L + 2W
24 = 2(W+3) + 2W
24 = 2W+6 + 2W
4w + 6 =24
4W = 18
W = 9/2 = 4 1/2
L = 4 1/2 + 3 = 7 1/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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