Answer: Length of Shortest Side = 12 inches
Step-by-step explanation: Length of Shortest Side = L = 3x
Length of Longest Side = W = 5x-4
Condition:
2L+2W = Perimeter
2(3x)+2(5x-4) = 56
6x+10x-8 = 56
16x-8 = 56
Adding 8 to both sides
16x = 56+8
16x = 64
Dividing both sides by 14
=> x = 4
Now,
Length of the Shortest Side = L = 3(4) = 12 inches
Length of the Longest Side = W = 5(4)-4 = 16 inches
