SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is four more than five it's width. Its perimeter is 56 inches. Find its dimensions (length and width).

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Question 897815: the length of a rectangle is four more than five it's width. Its perimeter is 56 inches. Find its dimensions (length and width).
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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l = 5w + 4

(5w+4) + w = 56/2

   6w = 28-4

   6w = 24

    w = 4  and l = 24