SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle equals the sum of the length of its four sides. if the width is 9 inches and its perimeter is 52 inches,find the length of the rectangle.

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Question 626878: the perimeter of a rectangle equals the sum of the length of its four sides. if the width is 9 inches and its perimeter is 52 inches,find the length of the rectangle.
Answer by swunder(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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if the perimeter is 52 and the width is 9..
9+9+x+x=52
18+2x=52
2x=34
x= 17
the length is 17