2) The length of a rectangle is 7cm more than it's width if the area of the rectangle is 588 cm2 . a) Find the length and width of the rectangle b) Find the perimeter of the of the rectangle

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2) The length of a rectangle is 7cm more than it's width if the area of the rectangle is 588 cm2 .

a) Find the length and width of the rectangle

b) Find the perimeter of the of the rectangle

 

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