The perimiter of a rectangle is 220 inches. The length exceeds the width by 68 inches. Find the length and the width.
2(L + W) = 220
L = W + 68
Solve thse two equations simultaneously.
Try substituting W + 68 for L in the first equation.
L = W + 68
Solve thse two equations simultaneously.
Try substituting W + 68 for L in the first equation.