SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular piece of property is 1 meter less than twice the width. The perimeter of the property is 748 meters. Find the length and the width.

Question 830399: The length of a rectangular piece of property is 1 meter less than twice the width. The perimeter of the property is 748 meters. Find the length and the width.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x = 2y - 1
2x + 2y = 748
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x - 2y = -1
2x + 2y = 748
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solution:
x = length = 249 m
y = width = 125 m
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