SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 10 centimeters less than twice its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 58 cm. what are the demensions of the rectangle?

Question 677414: the length of a rectangle is 10 centimeters less than twice its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 58 cm. what are the demensions of the rectangle?
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
l = 2w-10
p = 58 = 2l+2w
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2(2w-10) + 2w = 58
4w - 20 + 2w = 58
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6w - 20 = 58
6w = 58 + 20
6w = 78

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l = 2(13)-10 = 26-10 =
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