SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is four more than five it's width. Its perimeter is 56 inches. Find its dimensions (length and width).

Question 897815: the length of a rectangle is four more than five it's width. Its perimeter is 56 inches. Find its dimensions (length and width).

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi     

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l = 5w + 4

(5w+4) + w = 56/2

   6w = 28-4

   6w = 24

    w = 4  and l = 24 

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