SOLUTION: A rectangle has a perimeter of 600 cm. The width of the rectangle is 40 cm less than length. what is the length of the regtngle?

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Question 1140024: A rectangle has a perimeter of 600 cm. The width of the rectangle is 40 cm less than length. what is the length of the regtngle?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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You understand that for length L and width w, that your given perimeter is 2w%2B2L=600; right? The description says that w=L-40. You see?