SOLUTION: the difference between the length and width of a rectangle is 7 centimeters. find the dimensions of the rectangle if its perimeter is 50 centimeters

Question 272552: the difference between the length and width of a rectangle is 7 centimeters. find the dimensions of the rectangle if its perimeter is 50 centimeters
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the difference between the length and width of a rectangle is 7 centimeters. find the dimensions of the rectangle if its perimeter is 50 centimeters
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W = L-7
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Perimeter = 2(width+length)
50 = 2(L-7 + L)
25 = 2L-7
2L = 32
L = 16 cm (length)
W = L-7 ; W = 9 cm (width)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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