SOLUTION: the length of a rectangular field is 6m less than twice the width. the perimeter is 312m. what is the length and width?

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Question 371991: the length of a rectangular field is 6m less than twice the width. the perimeter is 312m. what is the length and width?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
We use P = 2L + 2W.
312 = 2(2x - 6) + 2x
Can you finish?
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