Answer:
DEF =77.4 inches I attached an answer sheet so you can know how to work out the problem
Solving for L:
P = 2L + 2W
P - 2W = 2L
(P - 2W) / 2 = L
L = (P - 2W) / 2
So firstly, we have to find the LCD, or lowest common denominator, of 9 and 7. To do this, list the multiples of 9 and 7 and the lowest multiple they share is going to be your LCD. In this case, the LCD of 9 and 7 is 63. Multiply x^2/9 by 7/7 and 2y/7 by 9/9:

Next, add the numerators together, and your answer will be: 
That's definitely an example of exponential decay, since the base (1/2) (also called the "common ratio") is greater than 0 but less than 1.