SOLUTION: the perimeter of field is 96m and the length is 12 m more than the width. find the length and the width

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Question 178453: the perimeter of field is 96m and the length is 12 m more than the width. find the length and the width
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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P=2L+2W......P=96....L=W+12
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96=2(W+12)+2W
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96=2W+24+2W
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4W=72
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highlight%28W=18%29meters
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highlight%28L=18%2B12=30%29meters