<PRE><B>Question 63260</B>



Given the length = 2 inches more than the width

If width = &quot;y&quot;
Then the length = 2 + width = 2 + y


The perimeter of a rectangle is given by...

perimeter = 2 length + 2 *width

perimeter = 2(2+y)+ 2y

34 = 4 + 2y + 2y

34 = 4 + 4y

34 - 4 = 4y

30 = 4y

30 / 4 = y 

15 /2 = y

7.5 = y

The width = 7.5 inches

Now the length = 2 + y = 2 + 7.5 = 9.5 inches



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