SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 156 inches. the length exeeds the width by 26 inches. find the length and width.
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Question 233621: the perimeter of a rectangle is 156 inches. the length exeeds the width by 26 inches. find the length and width. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the perimeter of a rectangle is 156 inches. the length exeeds the width by 26 inches. find the length and width.
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Let width = W
The length = W+26
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Perimeter = 2(width + length)
156 = 2(W + W+26)
78 = 2W + 26
2W = 52
W = 26 inches (width)
L = W + 26 = 52 inches (length)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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