SOLUTION: A rectangular solar panel is to be 8 meters longer than it is wide. If the perimeter is to be 96 meters, find its width.

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Question 201230: A rectangular solar panel is to be 8 meters longer than it is wide. If the perimeter is to be 96 meters, find its width.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(w)+2(w+8)=96
2w+2w+16=96
4w=80
w=20
w+8=28