SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 62m. if the lenght is 4m more than width find the lenght and the width

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Question 238808: the perimeter of a rectangle is 62m. if the lenght is 4m more than width find the lenght and the width
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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L=W+4
2L=2W=62
2(w+4)+2W=62
2W+8+2W=62
4W=62-8
4W=54
W=54/4
W=13.5 ANS.
L=13.5+4=17.5 ANS. FOR THE LENGTH.
PROOF:
2*17.5+2*13.5=62
35+27=62
62=62