SOLUTION: a rectangle is 9cm longer than it is wide. its perimeter is 58cm. what are the dimensions of the rectangle?

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Question 439951: a rectangle is 9cm longer than it is wide. its perimeter is 58cm. what are the dimensions of the rectangle?
Answer by jorel1380(3719)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(x)+2(x+9)=58
4x+18=58
4x=40
x=10
The rectangle is 10x19cm..

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