SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 11 in. longer than its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 86 in.

Question 925011: The length of a rectangle is 11 in. longer than its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 86 in.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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L + w = 43in

(w+11) + w = 43in

2w = 42in

w = 21in  and L = 32in 

And...checking

sum = 43in 

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