SOLUTION: Perimeter The perimeter is 34. The width is 7 cm less than the length. Figure length and width. I did: 34=2w-7+2w

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Question 99295: Perimeter
The perimeter is 34. The width is 7 cm less than the length. Figure length and width.
I did:
34=2w-7+2w

Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you're slightly off track ... the width is LESS than the length so the 7 is added to the width

34=2(w+7)+2w ... 34=2w+14+2w ... 20=4w ... 5=w ... so 12=L

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