SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle equals the sum of the lengths of its four sides. If the width is a rectangle is 6 inches and its perimeter is 46 inches, find the length of the rec

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Question 704444:
the perimeter of a rectangle equals the sum of the lengths of its four sides. If the width is a rectangle is 6 inches and its perimeter is 46 inches, find the length of the rectangle. The length of the rectangle is ? inches

Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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W=6
46=2L+2*6
46=2L+12
2L=46-12
2L=34
L=34/2
L=17 ANS.
PROOF:
46=2*17+2*6
46=34+12
46=46
46=17+23