SOLUTION: if the perimeter of a rectangle is 152m. the width is 22m less than than the length. what is the width and length of the rectangle.

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Question 707814:
if the perimeter of a rectangle is 152m. the width is 22m less than than the length. what is the width and length of the rectangle.

Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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P=2L+2W
W=L-22
152=2L+2(L-22)
152=2L+2L-44
152+44=4L
196=4L
L=196/4
L=49 ANS.
W=49-22=27 ANS.
PROOF:
152=2*49+2*27
152=98+54
152=152