The perimeter of a rectangle is 36 inches the length exceeds
The perimeter of a rectangle is 36 inches. the length exceeds the width by 4 inches. what is the length and width
 length =
 width =
Solution
perimeter of a rectangle with length l and width w is given by 2(l+w)
 now given 2(l+w)=36 -------------- 1
 and l=w+4 ------------------ 2
 so from eq.1 l+w=18
 and substituting the value of l from eq.2
 
 we get w+4+w=18
 => 2w+4=18
 => 2w=14
 => w=7
 so length=11
 
 width=7

