SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 254 inches. The length exceedes the width by 74 inches. Find the length and width.

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Question 320200: the perimeter of a rectangle is 254 inches. The length exceedes the width by 74 inches. Find the length and width.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+2(x+74)=254
2x+2x+148=254
4x=106
x=26.5
x+74=100.5