SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 86 cm the length is 19 cm greater than the width.

Question 831721: The perimeter of a rectangle is 86 cm the length is 19 cm greater than the width.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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2x + 2y = 86
x = y + 19
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2x + 2y = 86
x - y = 19
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solution:
x = 31 cm
y = 12 cm
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