SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 8in. more than its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 54 cm. What are the width and length of the rectangle

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Question 239827: the length of a rectangle is 8in. more than its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 54 cm. What are the width and length of the rectangle
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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L=W+8
2L+2W=54
2(W+8)+2W=54
2W+16+2W=54
4W=54-16
4W=38
W=38/4
W=9.5 IN. IS THE WIDTH.
L=9.5+8
L=17.5 IN.
PROOF:
2*17.5+2*9.5=54
35+19=54
54=54