Question 567837
Let x = width of the rectangle
x+2 = length of the rectangle


2W + 2L = Perimeter
2(x) + 2(x+2) = 24
2x + 2x + 4 = 24
4x + 4 = 24
4x= 20

x = 5 ft width
x+2= 7 ft length


Check: 2*5 + 2*7=24 ft.



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