SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 38 inches. if the length is 3 in more than width, find width.

Question 667382: the perimeter of a rectangle is 38 inches. if the length is 3 in more than width, find width.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the perimeter of a rectangle is 38 inches. if the length is 3 in more than width, find width.
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Draw a rectangle:
Label the shorter sides "x".
Label the longer sides "x+3"
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Equation:
x + x + x+3 + x+3 = 38
4x = 32
x = 8 inches (width)
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x+3 = 11 inches (length)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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