SOLUTION: The width of a rectangle is 4 less than it's lenght,the perimeter is 80cm find the lenght of each side

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Question 1160916: The width of a rectangle is 4 less than it's lenght,the perimeter is 80cm find the lenght of each side
Found 3 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
it's = it is

Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    729-th serious WARNING (!).

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" it's "   is   "it is".

It has no any relation to   " its ".


There is no any sense to do anything for you until you learn, finally, this simple thing,

after 5 years of continues everyday explanations from the tutors . . .


Five years ! !

O my god . . .



Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x, length
x-4, width
80, perimeter

2x%2B2%28x-4%29=80
x%2B%28x-4%29=40
2x=44
x=22


LENGTH, 22
WIDTH, 18