SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular photo is 2 inches greater than the width. The perimeter is 20 inches. Find the length and width.

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Question 217108: The length of a rectangular photo is 2 inches greater than the width. The perimeter is 20 inches. Find the length and width.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2w+2l=P
2x+2(x+2)=20
2x+2x+4=20
4x=16
x=4 in
x+2=6 in