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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The length of a rectangle is 12 in. more than its width. The perimeter is 64 in. What is the length of the rectangle?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

L = length W = width "The length of a rectangle is 12 in. more than its width" so Length = Width + 12 L = W + 12

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

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jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

I'll let you finish

OpenStudy (anonymous):

But, I don't understand it...

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you add up all sides and that has to equal the perimeter

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

what equation do you get?

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