SOLUTION: a rectangle with a perimeter of 26 inches has a length that is three inches longer than its width. What is the length and width of the rectangle?

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Question 932911: a rectangle with a perimeter of 26 inches has a length that is three inches longer than its width. What is the length and width of the rectangle?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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2L + 2w = 26in

L + w = 13in   L+=+w-3

(w-3) + w = 13

2w = 16

w = 8in  and L = 5in 8-3

And...checking

L + w = 13in