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Question: The length of a rectangle is 3yd longer than its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 38yd, find its area.

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This solution is comprised of a concise, step by step response which illustrates an example of finding the area of a rectangle when given the perimeter. All calculations are included.

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Let the width be x then length will be x + 3.

Given that perimeter of the rectangle is ...

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