The width of the rectangle is 4 less than half the length. The perimeter is 58 inches. Find the length and width of the rectangle.

Answer 1

W=L/2 - 4

2(W+L) = 58

2(L/2 -4 + L) =58

L - 8 + 2L = 58

3L =66

L = 66/3 = 22 inches

W = L/2 -4 = 11-4 = 7 inches

LxW = 22 x 7