SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 4in longer than its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 28in , find its area.

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Question 253290: The length of a rectangle is 4in longer than its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 28in , find its area.

Answer by Greenfinch(383) About Me  (Show Source):
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Width is X, length is X+4 perimeter is 28 = 2(X + X + 4)
so X = 5, length is thus 9
Area is 4 x 9 = 36 sq in