SOLUTION: The width of a rectangle is 8 more than the length. The perimeter of the rectangle is 56 in. what is the dimensions and area of the rectangle?

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Question 482342: The width of a rectangle is 8 more than the length. The perimeter of the rectangle is 56 in. what is the dimensions and area of the rectangle?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(l+8)+2l=56
2l+16+2l=56
4l=40
l=10
w=18
The rectangle is 10" by 18"..