SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 38 inches.If the length is 3 inches more than the width. Find the width.

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Question 220071: The perimeter of a rectangle is 38 inches.If the length is 3 inches more than the width. Find the width.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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P=2w+2l
38=2x+2(x+3)
38=4x+6
32=4x
8=x
x=8=width
x+3=11=length