SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 14 ft. If the length of the rectangle is 1 ft less than the width, find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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Question 841234: The perimeter of a rectangle is 14 ft. If the length of the rectangle is 1 ft less than the width, find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by hamsanash1981@gmail.com(151) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let width =x and lenght = x-1
perimeter of a rectangle = 14
2(x +x-1 ) = 14
2x-1 =7
x =4
Width = 4 length = 3
Dimensions of rectangle is 4x3 feets.
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