Question 179887
Let x=length
y=width

x=y+8

2(x+y)=96
x+y=48

Substituting x=y+8,
y+y+8=48
2y+8=48
2y=40
y=20
x=20+8=28

Therefore, the rectangle is 28 inches and the width is 20 inches.


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