SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 524 in. The length is 16cm greater than the width. What is the width?

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Question 519561: The perimeter of a rectangle is 524 in. The length is 16cm greater than the width. What is the width?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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L + W = 524/2 = 262
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262/2= 131
16/2 = 8
--> 131 - 8 & 131 + 8
W = 123
L = 139