SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 120 inches. The width is 12 in less than the length. What are the dimensions of the rectangle
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Question 800597: The perimeter of a rectangle is 120 inches. The width is 12 in less than the length. What are the dimensions of the rectangle Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The perimeter of a rectangle is 120 inches. The width is 12 in less than the length. What are the dimensions of the rectangle
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P = 2(L + W)
120 = 2(L + (L-12))
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60 = 2L - 12
2L = 72
L = 36 inches
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Width = L-12 = 24 inches
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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