SOLUTION: translate to a algebratic equation then solve. the lenght of a rectangle is six units longer than the width. find the lenght and wight if the perimeter of a rectangle is 60 unit

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Question 207086: translate to a algebratic equation then solve.
the lenght of a rectangle is six units longer than the width. find the lenght and wight if the perimeter of a rectangle is 60 units.

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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p=2l+2w
width=x=12
length=x+6=18
2x+2(x+6)=60
2x+2x+12=60
4x=48
x=12