document.write( "Question 241748: A flat rectangular piece of aluminum has a perimeter of 64 inches. The length is 8 inches longer than the width. Find the width. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #177092 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! L=W+8 \n" ); document.write( "2L+2W=64 \n" ); document.write( "2(W+8)+2W=64 \n" ); document.write( "2W+16+2W=64 \n" ); document.write( "4W=64-16 \n" ); document.write( "4W=48 \n" ); document.write( "W=48/4 \n" ); document.write( "W=12 ANS. FOR THE WIDTH. \n" ); document.write( "L=12+8=20 ANS. FOR THE LENGTH. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( "2*20+2*12=64 \n" ); document.write( "40+24=64 \n" ); document.write( "64=64 \n" ); document.write( " |