A rectangle has the perimeter of 26 inches. The length is 3 inches longer than the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle
A. 5 in by 8 in
B. 6 in by 9 in
C. 2 in by 5 in
D. 8 in by 11 in

Please explain how to solve

Question

A rectangle has the perimeter of 26 inches. The length is 3 inches longer than the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle
A. 5 in by 8 in
B. 6 in by 9 in
C. 2 in by 5 in
D. 8 in by 11 in 

Please explain how to solve

anonymous · Answer

Do you know the formula for perimeter of rectangle?

anonymous · Answer

Do you know the formula for perimeter of rectangle?$$\large \color{green}{Perimeter_{rectangle} = 2 (Length + Width)}$$

anonymous · Answer

I expected a reply..

anonymous · Answer

Length = 3 + Width..
Or $l = 3 + w$
$26 = 2(l + w) \implies 26 = 2(3 + w + w) \implies 26 = 2(3 + 2w)$

anonymous · Answer

Divide by $2$ both the sides, then subtract $3$ from both the sides and then divide by $2$ both the sides...