SOLUTION: A rectangle has perimeter 50 inches, and its area is 144 sq-inches. Find the dimensions of this rectangle. (For purposes of this problem only, the width is shorter than the length.

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Question 1042589: A rectangle has perimeter 50 inches, and its area is 144 sq-inches. Find the dimensions of this rectangle. (For purposes of this problem only, the width is shorter than the length.)
Length:
Width:
Answer by ikleyn(52884) About Me  (Show Source):
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16 inches and 9 inches.

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