SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 38 inches. If the length of the rectangle is six inches less than four times the width, find the area of the rectangle.

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Question 766289: The perimeter of a rectangle is 38 inches. If the length of the rectangle is six inches less than four times the width, find the area of the rectangle.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L = length
w= width

2%28L%2Bw%29=38 and L=-6%2B4w
Just substitute and solve for w, reuse the formula for L you substituted and solve for L.