SOLUTION: find the length and width of the rectangle Perimeter: 30 inches; Area: 26 square inches

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Question 451850: find the length and width of the rectangle
Perimeter: 30 inches; Area: 26 square inches
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, solver91311:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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26 has few integer factors.
1 by 26 --> P = 54
2 by 13 --> P = 30

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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