SOLUTION: The perimeter is 88 centimeters. The length is four less than twice the width. What is the length and width?

Question 920993: The perimeter is 88 centimeters. The length is four less than twice the width. What is the length and width?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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L + w = 44cm

(2w-4) + w = 44cm

3w = 48cm

w = 16cm  and L = 28cm 

And...checking

L + w = 44cm 

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