P = 2L + 2W
228 = 2(W + 76) + 2W
228 = 4W + 152
228 - 152 = 4W
76 = 4W
19 = W
L = 19 + 76 = 95
Check it out:
228 = 2(95) + 2 (19)
228 = 190 + 38
238 = 238
the perimeter of a rectangle is 228 inches. the length exceeds the width by 76 inches. find the length and the width.
2 answers
228 = 228