SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 230 inches. The length exceeds the width by 47 inches. Find the length and the width. The length is _____ inches. Thank you =)

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Question 220908: The perimeter of a rectangle is 230 inches. The length exceeds the width by 47 inches. Find the length and the width.
The length is _____ inches.


Thank you =)
Answer by rdamanik(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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2L + 2W = 230 Inch
L = W + 47 Inch
L - W = 47 Inch
2L + 2W = 230 )x1 2L + 2W = 230
L - W = 47 )x2 2L - 2W = 94 +
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4L = 324
L = 81
W = 81 - 47 = 34