document.write( "Question 207656: Can you answer this: The length of a side of a rectangle is 4 inches more than the width. If the perimeter is 62 inches, what are the dimensions.\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #157056 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2L+2W=PERIMETER \n" ); document.write( "L=W+4 \n" ); document.write( "2(W+4)+2W=62 \n" ); document.write( "2W+8+2W=62 \n" ); document.write( "4W=62-8 \n" ); document.write( "4W=54 \n" ); document.write( "W=54/4 \n" ); document.write( "W=13.5 in. IS THE WIDTH. \n" ); document.write( "L=13.5+4=17.5 in. IS THE LENGTH. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( "2*17.5+2*13.5=62 \n" ); document.write( "35+27=62 \n" ); document.write( "62=62 \n" ); document.write( " |