SOLUTION: If the perimeter of a rectangle is 88 inches and the length is 12 inches more than its width, find the area of the rectangle

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Question 1039172: If the perimeter of a rectangle is 88 inches and the length is 12 inches more than its width, find the area of the rectangle
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P=2W+2L
88=2W+2(W+12)
4W=64
W=16
L=28
WxL=448 sq.ins.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!