SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 5 inches more than twice a number. The width is 4 inches less than the same number. The perimeter of the rectangle is 44 inches. Sketch a diagram of th

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Question 1066518: The length of a rectangle is 5 inches more than twice a number. The width is 4 inches less than the same number. The perimeter of the rectangle is 44 inches. Sketch a diagram of this situation, and find the unknown number.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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n, "a number"

Length: 2n+5
Width: n-4

Perimeter: 2%282n%2B5%29%2B2%28n-4%29=44