SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 7 inches longer than it is wide. If the perimeter is 30 inches, what are the dimensions of the rectangle? The width, or shorter side is______ inch

Algebra ->  Finance -> SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 7 inches longer than it is wide. If the perimeter is 30 inches, what are the dimensions of the rectangle? The width, or shorter side is______ inch      Log On


   

Question 1177025: The length of a rectangle is 7 inches longer than it is wide. If the perimeter is 30 inches, what are the dimensions of the rectangle?
The width, or shorter side is______
inches

The length, or longer side is_____
inches
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
w, the width
w+7, the length
Basic Principles! Use formula for Perimeter. OR the sum of the two dimensions is HALF of your given perimeter.