SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 68 cm. The length of four cm more than the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 1102134: The perimeter of a rectangle is 68 cm. The length of four cm more than the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(x+4)+2x=68
2x+8+2x=68
4x=68-8
x=60/4
x=15 Width
x+4=19 Length