SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 76 feet. find the dimensions assuming that its length is 4 feet less than 2 times its width

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Question 908516: the perimeter of a rectangle is 76 feet. find the dimensions assuming that its length is 4 feet less than 2 times its width
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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L + w = 38ft

(2w-4) + w = 38ft

3w = 42ft

w = 14ft   and L = 24ft 2%2A14-4

and....

L + w = 38ft