The length of a rectangle is 2 yd longer than its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 48 yd, find its length and width.
Let the width of the rectangle be x yards.
Then, the length of the rectangle is x + 2 yards.
The perimeter of the rectangle is given by the formula:
Perimeter = 2(length + width)
Substitute the values of length and width into the formula:
48 = 2(x + x + 2)
48 = 2(2x + 2)
48 = 4x + 4
44 = 4x
x = 11
Therefore, the width of the rectangle is 11 yards and the length is 11 + 2 = 13 yards.