SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 3 larger than the width. The perimeter is 54 inches. Find the dimensions.

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Question 828163: The length of a rectangle is 3 larger than the width. The perimeter is 54 inches. Find the dimensions.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = length
y = width
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x = y + 3
2x + 2y = 54
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put the system of linear equations into standard form:
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x - y = 3
2x + 2y = 54
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solution:
x = length = 15 in.
y = width = 12 in.
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system matrix
1 -1
2 2
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inverse of system matrix
0.5 0.25
-0.5 0.25
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determinant of system matrix = 4
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