SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 6 m more than the width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 20 m. Find the length and width.

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Question 780969: The length of a rectangle is 6 m more than the width. The perimeter of the rectangle
is 20 m. Find the length and width.

Answer by 4sak3nl0ve(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+6=20
2x+6=20
Subtract 6
2x=20-6
2x= 14
Divide 2 by 14
x= 14/2
x= 7 m
width= 7
So substitute x to 7
7+6= 13
Length is 13