SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 20 inches greater than the width and the perimeter is 160 inches. Write an equation and solve for the width of the rectangle.
I have tried....
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Question 352326: The length of a rectangle is 20 inches greater than the width and the perimeter is 160 inches. Write an equation and solve for the width of the rectangle.
I have tried....
Length times Width divided by heighth
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P=2W+2L
160=2W+2(W+20)
160=2W+2W+40
160=4W+40
120=4W
W=30 in
W+20=50 in
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