document.write( "Question 1122306: the length of a rectangle is 8 inches more than its width.the perimeter is 80 inches. find the dimensions of the rectangle \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "L     + W = 40\r\n" );
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document.write( "(W+8) + W = 40\r\n" );
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document.write( "2W = 40 - 8 = 32  ====>  W = 32/2 = 16.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Answer.  The dimensions are 16 and 24 inches.\r\n" );
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