SOLUTION: suppose that the width of a rectangle is 2 inches shorter than the length and that the perimeter of the rectangle is 80. set up an equation for the perimeter involving only L, the
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: suppose that the width of a rectangle is 2 inches shorter than the length and that the perimeter of the rectangle is 80. set up an equation for the perimeter involving only L, the length of the rectangle.
This question is from textbook blitzer college algebra
Answer by vleith(2983) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given width = length -2 or W = L-2
Perimeter = 80
Perimeter = 2W + 2L
Perimeter = 2(L-2) + 2L
Perimeter = 2L - 4 + 2L
Perimeter = 4L -4
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