SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 4 inches more than the width. The perimeter is 32 inches. Find the length and width. Thank you in advance

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Question 468723: The length of a rectangle is 4 inches more than the width. The perimeter is 32 inches. Find the length and width.



Thank you in advance
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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2w+2(w+4)=32
2w+2w+8=32
4w=24
w=6
l=10
The rectangle is 6" x 10"..