document.write( "Question 688318: The perimeter of a fence is 84 meters. If the width is 2 meters less than the length, find the width. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #425581 by checkley79(3341)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! P=2L+2W \n" ); document.write( "W=L-2 \n" ); document.write( "84=2L+2(L-2) \n" ); document.write( "84=2L+2L-4 \n" ); document.write( "4L=84+4 \n" ); document.write( "4L=88 \n" ); document.write( "L=88/4 \n" ); document.write( "L=22 METERS IS THE LENGTH. \n" ); document.write( "W=22-2=20 METERS IS THE WIDTH. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( "84=2*22+2*20 \n" ); document.write( "84=44+40 \n" ); document.write( "84=84 \n" ); document.write( " |