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20 July, 19:13

The length of a rectangle is 4

centimeters longer than the width. The

perimeter of the rectangle is 72 centimeters.

Find the length and width of the rectangle.

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  1. 20 July, 19:16
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    w=16, L=20

    Step-by-step explanation:Length (L) = w+4

    P=72

    P=2L+2w

    P=2 (w+4) + 2w

    P=2w+8+2w

    72=4w+8

    4w=72-8

    4w=64 (/4)

    w=16

    L=16+4=20

    Verification: 16+16+20+20=72

    32+40=72

    72=72 (T)
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