SOLUTION: Algebra 2 word problem: The width of the rectangle is 3 feet less than its length. The perimeter of the rectangle is 110 feet. Find its dimensions.

Question 992352: Algebra 2 word problem:
The width of the rectangle is 3 feet less than its length. The perimeter of the rectangle is 110 feet. Find its dimensions.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The width of the rectangle is 3 feet less than its length. The perimeter of the rectangle is 110 feet. Find its dimensions.
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length:: x
width::: x-3
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P = 2(length + width)
110 = 2(x + x-3)
55 = 2x-3
2x = 58
x = 29 (width)
x-3 = 26 (length)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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