SOLUTION: A rectangle has perimeter 38 feet and an area of 88 square feet. Find the dimensions of the rectangle assuming the width is smaller than the length.

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Question 915652: A rectangle has perimeter 38 feet and an area of 88 square feet. Find the dimensions of the rectangle assuming the width is smaller than the length.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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Dimensions x and y.

2x+2y=38 and xy=88.

The perimeter equation simplifies to x+y=19.

Solve the system, system%28x%2By=19%2Cxy=88%29.