SOLUTION: Can you help me solve this problem? Solve this equation algebraically to find the length of the rectangle. Find the width as well. The equation:2(L+L-2)=80 Length

SOLUTION: Can you help me solve this problem? Solve this equation algebraically to find the length of the rectangle. Find the width as well. The equation:2(L+L-2)=80 Length

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Question 188296: Can you help me solve this problem? Solve this equation algebraically to find the length of the rectangle. Find the width as well.

The equation:2(L+L-2)=80
Length ______, Width ______

Thank You.
Answer by dukesmart(20) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2[L + (L-2)] = 80
2L = 42 =====> L= 21
w=21-2
w= 19
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