SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 38 inches. if the length is 3 inches more the the length. find the width

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Question 862777: the perimeter of a rectangle is 38 inches. if the length is 3 inches more the the length. find the width
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,



P = 2L + 2w = 38in  0r L +w = 19in

 w + (w+3) = 19       | L is 3 inches more the 'width'

   2w = 16in

    w = 8in  and L = 11in   8%2B3