SOLUTION: 1. The length of a rectangle is 5 inches less than 2 times the width. The perimeter is 44 inches. Find the length and the width.
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Question 809392: 1. The length of a rectangle is 5 inches less than 2 times the width. The perimeter is 44 inches. Find the length and the width.
Answer by JBarnum(2146) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
These are the two equations u get from the question.
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i just divided by the 2 to make it easier
Use substitution for L
Add 5
Divide by 3
Solve for L
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