The answer is 23 because they have to add up to 90 :) - beanz
If we let x and y represent length and width, respectively, then we can write equations according to the problem statement.
.. x = y +2
.. xy = 3(2(x +y)) -1
This can be solved a variety of ways. I find a graphing calculator provides an easy solution: (x, y) = (13, 11).
The length of the rectangle is 13 inches.
The width of the rectangle is 11 inches.
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Just so you're aware, the problem statement is nonsensical. You cannot compare perimeter (inches) to area (square inches). You can compare their numerical values, but the units are different, so there is no direct comparison.
Answers: 7x^2y^2 -3x+6y
I am not sure how to explain it but here you go
3x - x + 8 + 5x - 2 = 10
combine like terms on the left, then add or subtract as asked
(3x - x + 5x) + (8 - 2) = 10
7x + 6 = 10
subtract 6 from both sides
7x = 4
divide both sides by 7
x = 4/7
Hope this helps! :)