SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 20 inches. the length of the rectangle is 2inches longer than than the width.
write the equation to determine the width of the rectangle
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Question 459110: the perimeter of a rectangle is 20 inches. the length of the rectangle is 2inches longer than than the width.
write the equation to determine the width of the rectangle
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P = perimeter
L = length
W = width
P = 2(L+W)
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P = 20
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L = W+2
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(W+2)*(W) = 20
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W^2 + 2W = 20
.
Done.
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