SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 96ft. The length is 6ft. less than twice the width. What is the width of the rectangle?

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Question 1042560: The perimeter of a rectangle is 96ft. The length is 6ft. less than twice the width. What is the width of the rectangle?
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The perimeter of a rectangle is 96ft. The length is 6ft. less than twice the width. What is the width of the rectangle?
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P = 2L + 2W = 96
L + W = 48
L = 2W - 6
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2W-6 + W = 48