SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 15m more than the width. the perimeter of the rectangle is 74m
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Question 782468: the length of a rectangle is 15m more than the width. the perimeter of the rectangle is 74m
Answer by waynest(281) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P = 2L + 2W
L = w + 15
74 = 2(w + 15) + 2w
74 = 2w + 30 + 2w
74 = 4w + 30
74 - 30 = 4w
44 = 4w
44 / 4 = w
11 = w
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