Question

The length of a rectangle is 3 inches more than its width. if the perimeter is 42 inches, find the dimensions of the rectangle

Answer 1

length = 12

width = 9

Explanation:

Let w= width of rectangle

length = w + 3

2w + 2(w + 3) = 42

2w + 2w + 6 = 42

4w = 36

w = 9 ( width of rectangle)

width = 9 inches

length = 9 + 3 = 12 inches