SOLUTION: a rectangle with a perimeter of 26 inches has a length that is three inches longer than its width. What is the length and width of the rectangle?

Question 932911: a rectangle with a perimeter of 26 inches has a length that is three inches longer than its width. What is the length and width of the rectangle?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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2L + 2w = 26in

L + w = 13in   

(w-3) + w = 13

2w = 16

w = 8in  and L = 5in 

And...checking

L + w = 13in  

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