SOLUTION: the length of a rectangular house is 6 metres more than it's width. find the length and width of the house if the perimeter must be 48 metres.

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Question 916537: the length of a rectangular house is 6 metres more than it's width. find the length and width of the house if the perimeter must be 48 metres.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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L + w = 24m

(w+6) + w = 24

2w + 6 = 24

2x = 18

x = 9m, the width.  the length is 15m 9%2B6

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And...checking

L + w = 24m