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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §3.4 Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, and the Pythagorean Theorem · Exercise 53 · Algebra · Algebra word problems

Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, and the Pythagorean Theorem · Exercise 53

Solve using rectangle properties.

The length of a rectangle is nine inches more than the width. The perimeter is 46 inches. Find the length and the width.

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §3.4 Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, and the Pythagorean Theorem · Exercise 53

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