SOLUTION: The area of a rectangular wall is 64 square feet. It's lenght is 12 feet longer than the width. Find the lenght and width of the wall .

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Question 922511: The area of a rectangular wall is 64 square feet. It's lenght is 12 feet longer than the width. Find the lenght and width of the wall .
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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L + w = 32 ft

(w+12) + w = 32

2w = 20

w = 10'  and L = 22' 10%2B12

and...checking 

L + w = 32 ft