document.write( "Question 1017136: The length of a rectangle is 4 inches longer than its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 76 inches, find the length \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #633493 by fractalier(6550)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Perimeter P = 2L + 2W = 76 and \n" ); document.write( "L = W + 4 \n" ); document.write( "Now substitute and get \n" ); document.write( "2(W+4) + 2W = 76 \n" ); document.write( "2W + 8 + 2W = 76 \n" ); document.write( "4W + 8 = 76 \n" ); document.write( "4W = 68 \n" ); document.write( "W = 17 inches \n" ); document.write( "L = W + 4 = 21 inches \n" ); document.write( " |