SOLUTION: the perimeter of the rectangle is 186 inches. the length exceeds with 43 inches, what is the length and width?

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Question 235919: the perimeter of the rectangle is 186 inches. the length exceeds with 43 inches, what is the length and width?
Answer by rfer(2688) About Me  (Show Source):
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P=2w+2L
186=2x+2(x+43)
186=2x+2x+86
4x=100
x=25in
x+43=68in