SOLUTION: A rectangle has a perimeter of 46 inches. The width of the rectangle is 7 inches shorter than twice its length. if a squares side is as long as the width of this rectangle, find th

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Question 1015583: A rectangle has a perimeter of 46 inches. The width of the rectangle is 7 inches shorter than twice its length. if a squares side is as long as the width of this rectangle, find the perimeter of the square.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
w and L width and length;
w=-7+2L, and 2w+2L=46.

system%28w=2L-7%2Cw%2BL=23%29

2L-7%2BL=23 and continue....