SOLUTION: i want to check my answer on this one please tell me if i did it right. 2L+2W=72 L=2W+3 My answer is L=25 W=11 thanx! ~Carina~

Question 75150: i want to check my answer on this one please tell me if i did it right.
2L+2W=72
L=2W+3
My answer is L=25 W=11
thanx!
~Carina~
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2L+2W=72
L=2W+3
My answer is L=25 W=11
:
You're right, but you can check any solution by substituting your answers in the
original equations.
:
In the 1st equation:
2(25) + 2(11) = 72
50 + 22 = 72, proving that your solutions are correct.
:
In the 2nd equation: L = 2W + 3
25 = 2(11) + 3
25 = 22 + 3 also proves your answers
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