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A rectangle has a perimeter of 108 inches. Its length is 2 inches less than 6 times its width. What are the length and width of the rectangle?

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  1. 6 June, 03:47
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    Length = 46 inches. Width = 8 inches.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Length L = 6W - 2 inches where W = width.

    Perimeter = 2L + 2W so

    2W + 2 (6W - 2) = 108

    2W + 12W - 4 = 108

    14W = 112

    R = 112/14

    W = 8 inches.

    So L = 6*8 - 2 = 46 inches.
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