SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 11 in. longer than its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 86 in.

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Question 925011: The length of a rectangle is 11 in. longer than its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 86 in.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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L + w = 43in

(w+11) + w = 43in

2w = 42in

w = 21in  and L = 32in 21%2B11

And...checking

sum = 43in