Question

A rectangle has a length six inches less than its width. If the perimiter of the rectangle is 54 inches, find the dimensions

Answer 1

l=10.5 in , w=16.5 in

Explanation:

p=2l+2w
54=2(w-6)+2(w)
54=2w-12+2w
54=4w-12
66=4w
w= 16.5
l=w-6
l=16.5-6

l=10.5 in
w=16.5 in

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