SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 2 feet less than twice its width. If the perimeter is 26 feet, find the length and width
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Question 1029155: The length of a rectangle is 2 feet less than twice its width. If the perimeter is 26 feet, find the length and width Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Hi there,
Make the width = x
Length = 2x - 2
Perimeter = 2 x width + 2 x length
26 = 2(x) + 2(2x - 2)
26 = 2x + 4x - 4
Colect like terms
2x + 4x = 26 + 4
6x = 30
x = 5
Width = 5 feet
Length = 8 feet
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