SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is three less than the width of the perimeter is 98 inches find the dimensions

Question 975472: the length of a rectangle is three less than the width of the perimeter is 98 inches find the dimensions
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The length of a rectangle is k less less than the width. Perimeter is p. Find dimensions.

w for width
L for length
p for perimeter
k a number used in the description relating w and L.
Unknown variables are w and L.

You can take advantage of the even number value for the perimeter and just use the given values right-away.

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

the length of a rectangle is three less than the width of the perimeter is 98 inches find the dimensions

Width: inches
Length: inches
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