SOLUTION: a square and a rectangle have the same perimeter. the length of the rectangle is 4 cm less then twice the side of the square, and the width of the rectangle is 6 cm less then the s

Question 872454: a square and a rectangle have the same perimeter. the length of the rectangle is 4 cm less then twice the side of the square, and the width of the rectangle is 6 cm less then the side of the square. Find the perimeter of each figure
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,



Perimeters of Square and Rectangle Equal

P = 2L + 2w

   2(2s-4) + 2(s-6) = 4s

   4s - 8 + 2s - 12 = 4s

       2s = 20

        s = 10

P(square) = 4*10cm = 40cm  (also the Perimeter of the Square)

CHECKING our answer***

 = 40cm

Wish You the Best in your Studies.

 

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