SOLUTION: a rectangle is 4 meters longer than it is wide. the perimeter is 44 meters. what are the dimensions and area of the rectangle?

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Question 450346: a rectangle is 4 meters longer than it is wide. the perimeter is 44 meters. what are the dimensions and area of the rectangle?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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2w+2(w+4)=44
4w+8=44
4w=36
w=9m.
l=13m..