document.write( "Question 134338: The length of a rectangle is 6 inches more than its width. The perimeter is 24 inches. what is the length and width? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #98255 by oscargut(2103)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let length=L, width=W and perimeter=P \n" ); document.write( "then \n" ); document.write( "L=W+6 \n" ); document.write( "P=2(L+W)=24 \n" ); document.write( "P=2(W+6+W)=24 \n" ); document.write( "4W+12=24 \n" ); document.write( "4W=12 \n" ); document.write( "W=3 \n" ); document.write( "L=9 \n" ); document.write( " |