SOLUTION: The width of a rectangle is 18 cm less than the length. The perimeter is 88 cm. Find the
dimensions of the rectangle.
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Question 741661: The width of a rectangle is 18 cm less than the length. The perimeter is 88 cm. Find the
dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
length = x
width = x - 18
2x + 2(x - 18) = 88
2x + 2x - 36 = 88
4x = 124
x = 31
The rectangle is 31 cm long and 13 cm wide.
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