SOLUTION: the width of a rectangle is 6 centimeters less than the lenght. the perimeter is 64 centimeters. find the width.

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Question 207078: the width of a rectangle is 6 centimeters less than the lenght. the perimeter is 64 centimeters. find the width.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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L=w+6
2(L+w)=P
2((w+6)+w)=64
2(2w+6)=64
4w+12=64
4w=52
w=13 cm
L=19 cm
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Ed