SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 268 inches. The length exceeds the width by 64 inches. Find the length and width

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Question 433138: The perimeter of a rectangle is 268 inches. The length exceeds the width by 64 inches. Find the length and width
Answer by katealdridge(100) About Me  (Show Source):
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Perimeter of rectangle=2L+2W=268
L=W+64
Substitute W+64 in for L in the perimeter equation
2%28W%2B64%29%2B2W=268 Simplify and solve
2W%2B128%2B2W=268
4W%2B128=268
4W=140
W=35
Since the length exceeds the width by 64, L=35%2B64=99