SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 18cm. The area is 14cm^2. Find the dimensions.

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Question 718122: The perimeter of a rectangle is 18cm. The area is 14cm^2. Find the dimensions.
Answer by oscargut(2103) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(L+W) = 18
and
LW = 14
Then
L+W = 9
LW = 14
Then:
L = 7 and W = 2
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