Hi,

Let x represent the length, then the width is (x-2)

Question states

2*x + 2(x-2) = 44ft (the perimeter)

solving for x

4x -4 = 44ft

4x = 48ft

x = 12ft, the length, width is 10ft (12-2)

checking our answer

2*12 + 2*10 = 44 

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