SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 8ft more than the width . the perimeter is 112ft . solve for width and length

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Question 905981: the length of a rectangle is 8ft more than the width . the perimeter is 112ft . solve for width and length
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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L + w = 56

(w+8) + w = 56

w = 24ft and L = 32ft 24%2B8

And..checking

sum = 56ft