SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle (L) is 8in. more than its width (W). The perimeter of the rectangle is 24in. What are the width and length of the triangle.

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Question 940303: The length of a rectangle (L) is 8in. more than its width (W). The perimeter of the rectangle is 24in. What are the width and length of the triangle.
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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L=W+8
2L+2W=Perimeter
2(W+8)+2W=24 in
2W+16+2W=24 in
4W+16=24 in
4W=8 in
W=2
L=W+8
L=2+8=10