SOLUTION: the lentgh of a rectangle is 3 inches more than its width . the perimeter of the rectangle is 30 inches . what is the length & width of the rectangle ?

Question 384431: the lentgh of a rectangle is 3 inches more than its width . the perimeter of the rectangle is 30 inches . what is the length & width of the rectangle ?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi,         

Let x and (x+3)represent the width and length respectively

P = 30in

30in = x + x + (x+3) + (x+3)

solving for x

30in = 4x + 6

24in  = 4x

  x = 6in, the width.  Length is 9in.     (6in + 3in)



CHECKING our Answer

 2*6in  + 2*9in  = 12in + 18in = 30in 

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