SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 8 inches more than its width.the perimeter is 80 inches. find the dimensions of the rectangle

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Question 1122306: the length of a rectangle is 8 inches more than its width.the perimeter is 80 inches. find the dimensions of the rectangle
Answer by ikleyn(52908)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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L     + W = 40

(W+8) + W = 40


2W = 40 - 8 = 32  ====>  W = 32/2 = 16.


Answer.  The dimensions are 16 and 24 inches.


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