SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 34 inches, and its area is 104 square inches. Find the dimensions of the rectangle/

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Question 498414: The perimeter of a rectangle is 34 inches, and its area is 104 square inches. Find the dimensions of the rectangle/
Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I do not believe your numbers are accurate.
The largest area I could come up with that fits that perimeter is 72.25; that would be for dimensions of 8.5 sq inches each length * width.
For any other combinations of dimensions, the area comes out lower.
Cleomenius.