<PRE><B>Question 992403</B>
What are the length and width of a rectangular traffic sign if the length exceeds the width by 12 inches and the perimeter is 176 inches.
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width: x
length: x+12
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P = 2(length + width)
176 = 2(x+12+x)
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88 = 2x+12
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2x = 76
x = 38 (width)
x+12 = 50 (length)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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