SOLUTION: If the perimeter of a rectangle is 20cm. Find the length and width of the rectangle if the length is 3cm less than twice it's width

Question 899089: If the perimeter of a rectangle is 20cm. Find the length and width of the rectangle if the length is 3cm less than twice it's width
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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(2w - 3) + w = 10cm

    3w = 13cm

     w = 4 1/3 cm, L = 17/3 cm 0r 5 2/3 cm 

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