A rectangle has the perimeter of 24 inches. The length is 4 in longer than the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
A) 2 inches by 6 inches
B) 7 inches by 11 inches
C) 5 inches by 9 inches
D) 4 inches by 8 inches

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The perimeter of a rectangle is given by 2(length + width). If the length is 4 inches longer than the width, let the width be x. Then the length is x + 4. The equation becomes 2(x + x + 4) = 24. Solving for x gives x = 4, so the width is 4 inches and the length is 8 inches.

A Rectangle Has the Perimeter of 24 Inches