SOLUTION: thw width of a rectngle is 2 inches less than its lenght. If the perimeter is 36 inches. find the dimensions of the rectangle
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Question 275728: thw width of a rectngle is 2 inches less than its lenght. If the perimeter is 36 inches. find the dimensions of the rectangle
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
width = (x - 2)
length = x
perimeter is 36
We use P = 2L + 2W
Here is your equation based on the given information UNLESS there is a typo on your part.
36 = 2x + 2(x - 2)
Can you finish now?
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