Answer to Question #19833 in Algebra for cecille

Question #19833

the length of a rectangle is 8 cm more than its width. The perimeter is 68 cm. Find the length and width of the rectangle

Expert's answer

Length =x+8=L
Width=x=W
Perimeter=P=68cm
2W+2L=P
P=2x+2x+16=68
4x=68-16=52
X=13
So,& Length =13+8=21, Width=13
Answer: Length =21, Width=13;

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