SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 80 inches. find the dimensions if its length is 3 inches greater than its width
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Question 231536
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the perimeter of a rectangle is 80 inches. find the dimensions if its length is 3 inches greater than its width
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P=2w+2L
80=2x+2(x+3)
80=2x+2x+6
4x=74
x=18.5in
x+3=21.5in
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