SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 3 cm greater than its width. with a perimeter of 24 cm. what are the dimensions of he rectangle?
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Question 335502: the length of a rectangle is 3 cm greater than its width. with a perimeter of 24 cm. what are the dimensions of he rectangle?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P = 2L + 2W
Length = x + 3
Width = x
P = 24
24 = 2(x + 3) + 2x
Can you take it from here?
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