The perimeter of a rectangle is 24 inches. Its length is 8 inches longer than its width. What is the length and width of the rectangle.​

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Answer:

One length = 10

Two length = 20

One width = 2

Two width = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

The perimeter is 24

A rectangle has 4 sides

2 are length

other 2 is width

First, the length is 8 inches longer

there are 2 length so 8 + 8 = 16

That leave 8 inches left

divide 8 by 4 = 2

Add one length together

8 + 2 = 10

2 is the width

How to check you answer:

10 + 10 + 2 + 2 =24