SOLUTION: One side of a rectangle is 3 inches longer than the other side of a rectangle. If the rectangle has a perimeter of 24 inches, what are the dimensions of the rectangle? Give the sma
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Question 1026928: One side of a rectangle is 3 inches longer than the other side of a rectangle. If the rectangle has a perimeter of 24 inches, what are the dimensions of the rectangle? Give the smallest side first then a comma and the largest side. Give the exact value.
Answer by jorel555(1290) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P=2l+2w
24=2w+2(w+3)
4w+6=24
4w=18
w=4.5
The rectangle is 4.5 in. by 7.5 in.. ☺☺☺☺
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