SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 1 inch less than twice the width, and the perimeter is 40 inches. Find the width and the length.

Question 822495: The length of a rectangle is 1 inch less than twice the width, and the perimeter is 40 inches. Find the width and the length.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x = 2y - 1
2x + 2y = 40
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x - 2y = -1
2x + 2y = 40
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answer:
x= length = 13 inch
y= width = 7 inch
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