SOLUTION: The width of a rectangle is 3 inches less than one-half of its length. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 42 inches, find the area of the rectangle.
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Question 44595: The width of a rectangle is 3 inches less than one-half of its length. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 42 inches, find the area of the rectangle.
Answer by Paul(988) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First find the dimensions of the shape
EQUATION:
x-6+2x=84
3x=90
x=30
30/2-3=12
12*30=360
Hence, the area is 360
Paul.
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