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The length of a rectangle is 6 inches less than twice the width. The perimeter is 42 inches. Find the length and width.
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The leng
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Question 76782: Can someone please help me with this question?
The length of a rectangle is 6 inches less than twice the width. The perimeter is 42 inches. Find the length and width.
The length is inches;
The width is inches.
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Sabrina Answer by Nate(3500) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! width = w
length = 2w - 6
2width + 2length = perimeter
2w + 2(2w - 6) = 42
2w + 4w - 12 = 42
6w = 54
w = 9
l = 12
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