Question

the permeter is 194 inches the length exceeds the width by 73 what is the length and width

Answer 1

let width be x --> x + x + (x + 73) + (x + 73) = 194 --> 4x + 146 = 194 --> 4x = 194 - 146 --> 4x = 48 --> x = 12 --> x + 73 = 85 --> Length is 85 inches, Width is 12 inches:)