SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 18 ft more than the width. the perimeter is 152 ft. what is the length?

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Question 585078: the length of a rectangle is 18 ft more than the width. the perimeter is 152 ft. what is the length?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+2y=152;
y=x+18
x=29
y=47