SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 3m less than twice the width. the perimeter of the rectangle is 42m. find the length and the width of the rectangle
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Question 25358: The length of a rectangle is 3m less than twice the width. the perimeter of the rectangle is 42m. find the length and the width of the rectangle
Answer by Paul(988) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Length = 2x-3
Width = x
Perimenter = 42
Formula = 2(L+W)=P
2(2x-3+x)=42
2(3x-3)=42
6x-6=42
6x=48
x=8
2(8)-3=13
Hence the width is 6m and the length is 9m.
Paul.
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