SOLUTION: How do you solve this:
A rectangle has a perimeter of 38 inches. If the length is 3 inches more then what is the width, find the width.
I need an immediate answer, please
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Question 787736: How do you solve this:
A rectangle has a perimeter of 38 inches. If the length is 3 inches more then what is the width, find the width.
I need an immediate answer, please.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The perimeter of a rectangle is given by 
Where 
is the length and 
is the width.
But for this problem, you know that the length is 3 inches more than the width, so 
. Also, you know that the perimeter is 38 inches. Make the substitutions:
\ +\ 2w\ =\ 38)
Solve for .
John
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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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