SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangular window is 14 ft., and its length is 2 ft. less than twice the width. What are the dimensions of the window?
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Question 114508: The perimeter of a rectangular window is 14 ft., and its length is 2 ft. less than twice the width. What are the dimensions of the window?
Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L=2W-2
P=2L+2W
14=2(2W-2)+2W
14=4W-4+2W
6W=14+4
6W=18
W=18/6
W=3 FEET IS THE WIDTH.
L=2*3-2
L=6-2
L=4 FEET FOR THE LENGTH.
14=2*3+2*4
14=6+8
14=14
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