SOLUTION: The perimeter is 88 centimeters. The length is four less than twice the width. What is the length and width?

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Question 920993: The perimeter is 88 centimeters. The length is four less than twice the width. What is the length and width?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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L + w = 44cm

(2w-4) + w = 44cm

3w = 48cm

w = 16cm  and L = 28cm 2%2A16-4

And...checking

L + w = 44cm