SOLUTION: I don't understand this problem: The peremeter of a rectangle is 100 ft. One side is 6ft longer than the other side. What is an equation to find the legth of "x" of the shorter

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Question 95243: I don't understand this problem:
The peremeter of a rectangle is 100 ft. One side is 6ft longer than the other side. What is an equation to find the legth of "x" of the shorter side? Do not slove. Only find an equation that will satisfy the qustion.

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2L+2W=PERIMETER.
2X+2(X+6)=100