SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 48 m. The length is 3 m less than twice the width. Find the length and the width.

Question 928576: The perimeter of a rectangle is 48 m. The length is 3 m less than twice the width. Find the length and the width.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2L + 2W = 48
L = 2W - 3
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2L + 2W = 48
2(2W - 3) + 2W = 48
4W - 6 + 2W = 48
6W = 48+6
W = (48+6)/6
W = 9
L = 2W - 3
L = 2*9 - 3
L = 15
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answer:
W = 9 m
L = 15 m
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