SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 4 inches more than the width. if the perimeter is 56 inches find the area of the rectangle

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Question 441360: the length of a rectangle is 4 inches more than the width. if the perimeter is 56 inches find the area of the rectangle
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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2W+2(W+4)=56
4W+8=56
4W=48
W=12
L=16..