SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 1 feet less than twice the width. The perimeter is 73. Find the width.
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Question 776020: The length of a rectangle is 1 feet less than twice the width. The perimeter is 73. Find the width.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The length of a rectangle is 1 feet less than twice the width. The perimeter is 73. Find the width.
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L = 2W - 1
2L + 2W = 73
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Sub for L in eqn 2
2(2W - 1) + 2W = 73
Can you finish it?
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