SOLUTION: The width of a rectangle is five more than one-third of its length. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 34 meters, what is the length of the shorter side?
I come up with the an
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Question 205656: The width of a rectangle is five more than one-third of its length. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 34 meters, what is the length of the shorter side?
I come up with the answer of 9m, but the correct answer is 8m. Can someone please explain this to me.
Thank you,
Connie
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I am not sure what to tell you, I also came up with 9.
Good luck
Bob
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