SOLUTION: A rectangle is 10mm longer than its width and its permiter is 52mm.Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 1072902: A rectangle is 10mm longer than its width and its permiter is 52mm.Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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The perimeter is 52mm. P=2l+2w and l=(w+10),so:
2(w+10)+2w=52
4w=32
w=8
w+10=18
The rectangle is 18mm x 8mm. ☺☺☺☺