SOLUTION: Please help me solve this word problem. :A rectangle has a length six inches less than twice its width. If the Perimeter of the rectangle is 54 inches, find the dimensions.

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Question 899632: Please help me solve this word problem. :A rectangle has a length six inches less than twice its width. If the Perimeter of the rectangle is 54 inches, find the dimensions.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
.
(2w-7) + w = 27
3w = 34
w = 34/3 = 11 1/3
L = 15 2/3
and...
11 1/3 + 15 2/3 = 27
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