Hi,

Perimeter is the sum of the length of all sides of the rectangle. P = 2L + 2W

Let w be the width.  Then the length would be (w-2)

2*w + 2(w-2)= 338m

4w - 4 = 338m

4w = 342m

w = 85.5m 

length = (85.5m - 2) = 83.5m

checking our answer

2*85.5m + 2*83.5m = 338m 

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