SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 10 more than the width. the perimeter is 60. find th length and width.

Question 558211: the length of a rectangle is 10 more than the width. the perimeter is 60. find th length and width.

Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x=width of the rectangle
x+10 = length of the rectangle

2W + 2L = P
2(x) + 2(x+10) = 60
2x+2x+20 = 60
4x+20 = 60
4x=40
x=10 Width
x+10 = 20 Length

Check: 2(10) +2(20) = 60 It checks!!

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