Question

A rectangle has a perimeter of 240 inches. The width is 23 inches less than the length. Find the length and width (perimeter of rectangle =2l+2w)

Answer 1

w=l-23
replace the w with (l-23)
2l+2(l-23)=2l+2l-46=240
4l=240+46=286
l=286 divided by 4=71.5
w=71.5-23=48.5
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Answer 2

Answer:

48.5

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