SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 22cm. The legth of the rectangle is 1 m less than 3 times the width. Find the legth and width.

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Question 717647: The perimeter of a rectangle is 22cm. The legth of the rectangle is 1 m less than 3 times the width. Find the legth and width.
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How can you have a length that is a meter less than 3 times the width while having a perimeter that is only 22 centimeters while having non-negative dimensions? Pay attention to what you are writing. Carefully review and correct any mistakes in your post BEFORE you hit the send button.

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