document.write( "Question 864847: The tray table on the back of an airplane seat is 7 inches longer than it is wide. Find the length and width of this table if its perimeter is 62 inches. \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #521322 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "P = 2L + 2w = 62in
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document.write( "  L + w = 31in
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document.write( "(w+7) + w = 31in
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document.write( "    2x = 24in
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document.write( "     x = 12in, the width.  The Length is 19in
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document.write( "And...Checking
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document.write( " 19in + 12in = 31in \n" );
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