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the length of a rectangle is 4 inches greater than the width. the perimeter of the rectangle is 24 inches. what are the dimensions of the rectangle?
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let
l = length of the rectangle
w = width of the rectangle
P = 24 in the perimeter of the rectangle
the length of a rectangle is 4 inches greater than the width
l = 4 + w
P = 2*(w + l) is the perimeter that is
2*(w + l) = 24
by solving the system of equations
l = 4 + w
2*(w + l) = 24
we find
l = 8 in
w = 4 in
The dimensions of the rectangle are 8 in and 4 in.