SOLUTION: Hey guys, I need some help solving this problem please. I do not how to start it. What are the length and width of a rectangular traffic sign if the length exceeds the width

Question 903230: Hey guys,
I need some help solving this problem please. I do not how to start it.
What are the length and width of a rectangular traffic sign if the length exceeds the width by 13 inches and the perimeter is 138 inches.
Thank you
Found 2 solutions by lwsshak3, richwmiller:
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What are the length and width of a rectangular traffic sign if the length exceeds thw width by 13 inches and the perimeter is 138 inches.
let x=width
x+13=length
2(width+length)=perimeter
2(x+x+13)=138
4x+26=138
4x=112
x=28
x+13=41
width=28 inches
length=41 inches
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L=w+13
2w+2L=138
2w+2(w+13)=138
4w+26=138
L = 41, w = 28

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