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22 September, 04:43

One side of a rectangle is 3 inches shorter than the other side, and the perimeter is 54inches. What are the dimensions of the rectangle? Which of the following could be used to solve the problem?

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  1. 22 September, 05:22
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    15 and 12

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Set the two sides as x and y

    y=x-3

    P = 2w+2l

    2x+2 (x-3) = 54

    4x-6=54

    4x=60

    x=15

    y=12
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