SOLUTION: the width of a triangle is 15 cm less than the width. the perimeter is 98 cm. find the rectangle's dimensions.

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Question 989643: the width of a triangle is 15 cm less than the width. the perimeter is 98 cm. find the rectangle's dimensions.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(x-15)+2x=98
2x-30+2x=98
4x=98+30
x=128/4
x=32
x-15=17