SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 3 in longer than its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 34 in , find its area.

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Question 1116455: The length of a rectangle is
3

in
longer than its width.
If the perimeter of the rectangle is
34

in
, find its area.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Length, w+3
Width, w

w%2B3%2Bw=34%2F2=17
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