SOLUTION: the width of a rectangle is 2 less than twice its length, if its perimeter is 96. what is the height

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Question 1108890: the width of a rectangle is 2 less than twice its length, if its perimeter is 96. what is the height
Found 2 solutions by addingup, josgarithmetic:
Answer by addingup(3677)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
W = 2L-2
2W + 2L = 96 substitute for W with above:
2(2L-2) + 2L = 96
4L-4+2L = 96
6L = 100
L = 16.667

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
length
width

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