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  • 03-02-2020
  • Mathematics
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A rectangle has a length six inches less than twice it’s width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 54 inches, find the dimensions.

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gracedowd2 gracedowd2
  • 04-02-2020

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

width = W

length = L= 2W-6

P = 2L+2W

84=2(2W-6) + 2W

84= 4W -12 + 2W

84 = 6W -12

84+12 = 6W

96 = 6W

W=16

Solution

W=16

L = 2(16)-6 = 32-6 = 26

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