SOLUTION: 3. The Perimeter of a rectangle is 26. If 5in is added to the width of the rectangle , a square with perimeter 36in is Obtained. Q: What are the Dimensions of the Original rectan

Algebra.Com
Question 636752: 3. The Perimeter of a rectangle is 26. If 5in is added to the width of the rectangle ,
a square with perimeter 36in is Obtained.
Q: What are the Dimensions of the Original rectangle.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
If 5in is added to the width of the rectangle , a square with perimeter 36in is Obtained.
Square has sides = 9in , width of rectangle: w+5= 9, w = 4in
Question states*** Original Rectangle had a P = 26in
L + w = 13in
L + 4 = 13in
L = 9in
Dimensions of the Original rectangle were 4in by 9in

RELATED QUESTIONS

The length of a rectangle is 3in more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the... (answered by tutorcecilia)
the length of a rectangle is 2in longer than its width. if the perimeter is 36in, what is (answered by josgarithmetic)
The length of a rectangle is 3in. more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the... (answered by checkley71)
The length of a rectangle is 2in longer than its width. If the perimeter of the... (answered by Nikki456,richwmiller)
The length of a rectangle is 5in. more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the... (answered by checkley75)
Having a little with this equation. The length of a rectangle is 5in longer than its... (answered by ikleyn)
THE LENGTH OF A RECTANGLE IS 3IN MORE THAT TWICE ITS WIDTH. IF THE PEREMETER OF THE... (answered by checkley71)
a rectangle has the perimeter of 58in. the length is 5in longer than the width. Find the (answered by ewatrrr)
a rectangle has a perimeter 32 cm. if 3 cm is taken from the length and added to the... (answered by jorel1380)