SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 42m. The length of the rectangle is 3m less than twice the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

Question 908590: The perimeter of a rectangle is 42m. The length of the rectangle is 3m less than twice the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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L + w = 24m

(2w-3) + w = 24

3w = 27

w = 9m  and L = 15m 

checking...

sum = 24m 

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