SOLUTION: the width of a rectangle is 6 centimeters less than the length. the perimeter is 64 centimeters. find the width.

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Question 298795: the width of a rectangle is 6 centimeters less than the length. the perimeter is 64 centimeters. find the width.
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here is the formula you need:
64 = 2x + 2(x - 6)
Can you do it now?