The length of a rectangle is 2 cm longer than its width.

If the perimeter of the rectangle is 52 cm, find its length and width.

whats the length and width

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8 October, 08:22

The length of a rectangle is 2 cm longer than its width.

If the perimeter of the rectangle is 52 cm, find its length and width.

whats the length and width

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Griffith · Answer 1

W=12 L=14

Step-by-step explanation:

perimeter = 2L+2w

2 (x+2) + 2x=52

2x+4+2x=52

4x=48

x=12

Sterling Valenzuela · Answer 2

width = 12

length=14

Step-by-step explanation:

let it's width = x length=x+2

perimeter of rectangle=2 (l+b)

2 (x+x+2) = 52

2 (2x+2) = 52

4x+4=52

4x=52-4

4x=48

x=48/4

x=12

width=12

length = x+2

12+2

14

The length of a rectangle is 2 cm longer than its width.If the perimeter of the rectangle is 52 cm, find its length and width.whats the length and width

The length of a rectangle is 2 cm longer than its width.

If the perimeter of the rectangle is 52 cm, find its length and width.

whats the length and width