SOLUTION: the width of a rectangle is 8 inches shorter than its length. the perimeter of the rectangle is 18 square cm. what are the lengths and width? which equation models the problem?

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Question 1091824: the width of a rectangle is 8 inches shorter than its length. the perimeter of the rectangle is 18 square cm. what are the lengths and width? which equation models the problem?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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"the perimeter of the rectangle is 18 square cm. "

No. Either the AREA is 18 square centimeters, or the perimeter is 18 METERS.