SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 238 cm. The length is 47 cm greater than the width. Find the length and width.

Question 945882: The perimeter of a rectangle is 238 cm. The length is 47 cm greater than the width. Find the length and width.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = length in cm
y = width in cm
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2x + 2y = 238
x = y + 47
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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2x + 2y = 238
x - y = 47
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x = 83
y = 36
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