SOLUTION: A rectangle with a perimeter of 28 inches has a length that is 2 inches larger than the width. What is the area of the rectangle?

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Question 909901: A rectangle with a perimeter of 28 inches has a length that is 2 inches larger than the width. What is the area of the rectangle?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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L + w = 14in

(w+2) + w = 14iin

2w = 12in

w = 6in and L = 8in  6%2B2

and...sum is 14in