The length of a rectangle is 2 ft longer than its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 64 ft , find its length and width.

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The length of a rectangle is  2 ft  longer than its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is  64 ft , find its length and width.

Paul M. · Accepted Answer

Let L = length and W = widthL = W + 2Perimeter = 64 = 2(L + W) = 2(W + 2 + W) =  4W + 460 = 4WYou finish it from here.

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