SOLUTION: A rectangle has a length 2m less than twice its width. When 2m are added to the​ width, the resulting figure is a square with an area of 36m^2. Find the dimensions of the ori

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Question 1095803: A rectangle has a length 2m less than twice its width. When 2m are added to the​ width, the resulting figure is a square with an area of 36m^2. Find the dimensions of the original rectangle.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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36m^2=6*6
subtract 2 from the width
6*4=24 m^2