The length of a rectangle is 8 yards more than the width. If the perimeter is 60 yards, what are the length and the width?

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Mikarnage asked May 8, 2022

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The length of a rectangle is 8 yards more than the width. If the perimeter is 60 yards, what are the

length and the width?

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Answer:

Width = 11 yards

Length: 19 yards

Explanation:

Width: x

Length: x+8

P = 2x + 2(x+8) = 60

P = 2x + 2x + 16 = 60

4x + 16 = 60

4x = 60 - 16

x = 44/4

x = 11

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