SOLUTION: THe perimeter of a rectangular photograph is 22 inches. The length of the photograph is 1 inch more than the width. What are the dimensions of the photograph?

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Question 668565: THe perimeter of a rectangular photograph is 22 inches. The length of the photograph is 1 inch more than the width. What are the dimensions of the photograph?
Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
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P+=+2l+%2B+2w where l is the length and w is the width
The length of the photo is 1 inch more than the width: l = w+1
22+=+2%28w%2B1%29+%2B+2w
22+=+2w+%2B+2+%2B+2w
22+=+4w+%2B+2
20+=+4w
w+=+5
l = w+1 ---> l = 5 +1 = 6
So 6x5.