SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 150 inches. The length exceedes the width by 59 inches. Find the length and width.

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Question 320212: the perimeter of a rectangle is 150 inches. The length exceedes the width by 59 inches. Find the length and width.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+2(x+59)=150
2x+2x+118=150
4x=32
x=8 in
x+59=67 in