SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular computer monitor is 6 inches less than twice its width. The perimeter of the face of the monitor is 36 inches. Find the length and width of the monitor.

Question 335686: The length of a rectangular computer monitor is 6 inches less than twice its width. The perimeter of the face of the monitor is 36 inches. Find the length and width of the monitor. Thanks :)
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The length of a rectangular computer monitor is 6 inches less than twice its width. The perimeter of the face of the monitor is 36 inches. Find the length and width of the monitor.
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Draw the picture and label the
width = x
length = 2w-6
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Equation:
Perimeter = 2(length + width)
36 = 2(2w-6+w)
18 = 3w-6
24= 3w
w = 8 inches (width)
length = 2x-6 = 2*8-6 = 10 inches
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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