SOLUTION: the length of the rectangle is 6 feet longer than the width and the perimeter is 120 feet. What is the width of the rectangle?

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Question 902158: the length of the rectangle is 6 feet longer than the width and the perimeter is 120 feet. What is the width of the rectangle?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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   L + w = 60ft

(w+6) + w = 60ft

  2w = 54

   w = 27ft