SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 46 yards The area of the rectangle is 76 square yards Find the dimensions of the rectangle

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Question 991316: The perimeter of a rectangle is
46 yards The area of the rectangle is
76 square yards Find the dimensions of the rectangle

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The perimeter of a rectangle is
46 yards
P = 2L + 2W = 46
L + W = 23
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The area of the rectangle is
76 square yards Find the dimensions of the rectangle
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Find a pair of factors of 76 with a sum of 23
eg,
1*76 NG
2*38 NG
etc