SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 202 inches. the length exceeds the width by 63 inches. What are the length and width
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Question 248761: the perimeter of a rectangle is 202 inches. the length exceeds the width by 63 inches. What are the length and width Answer by dabanfield(803) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the perimeter of a rectangle is 202 inches. the length exceeds the width by 63 inches. What are the length and width
Let x = the width of the rectangle
Then the length must be x+63.
Since the area is 202 we have:
x*(x+63) = 202.
Solve for the width x and then substitute x in x+63 to get the length.
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