SOLUTION:
The perimeter of a fence is 48 meters. If the width is 2 meters less than the length, find the length.
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Question 736176:
The perimeter of a fence is 48 meters. If the width is 2 meters less than the length, find the length.
Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P=2L+2W
W=L-2
48=2L+2(L-2)
48=2L+2L-4
48+4=4L
52=4L
L=52/4
L=13 ANS. FOR THE LENGTH.
W=13-2=11 ANS. FOR THE WIDTH.
PROOF:
48=2*13+2*11
48=26+22
48=48
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