SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle exceeds its width by 8 inches. The perimeter is 80inches.find the area of the rectangle.

Question 825077: The length of a rectangle exceeds its width by 8 inches. The perimeter is 80inches.find the area of the rectangle.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x = length
y = width
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x = y + 8
2x + 2y = 80
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - y = 8
2x + 2y = 80
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solution:
x = length = 24 in
y = width = 16 in
a = 16*24 = 384 sq.in
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