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4 September, 11:54

The length of a rectangle is 2 feet longer than the width. the perimeter is 28 feet. find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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  1. 4 September, 15:40
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    Perimeter=2l+2w

    28=2l+2w

    l=w+2

    Substitute for l

    28=2 (w+2) + 2w

    28 = 2w+4+2w

    28=4w+4

    24=4w

    6=w

    Plug the w value in

    l=6+2

    l=8

    Final answer: Length=8 ft, Width=6 ft
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