SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 6 in longer than its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 32 in, find its area.

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Question 929880: The length of a rectangle is 6 in longer than its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 32 in, find its area.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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2L + 2w = 32in

L + w = 16in

(w+6) + w = 16

2w = 10

w = 5in  and L = 11in 5%2B6

And...checking

L + w = 16in

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