SOLUTION: One side of a rectangle is 3 inches shorter than the other side, and the perimeter is 54 inches Which of the following equations could be used to determine the dimensions of the re

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Question 481010: One side of a rectangle is 3 inches shorter than the other side, and the perimeter is 54 inches Which of the following equations could be used to determine the dimensions of the rectangle?
a.2x + 2(x - 3) = 54
b.2x + 2x - 3 = 54
c.2x - 3 = 54
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

One side of a rectangle is 3 inches shorter than the other side

Let x and (x-3in)represent these sides

Question states*** Note: P = 2s%5B1%5D+%2B+2s%5B2%5D

 2x + 2(x-3) = 54



EQ a. would be the correct one to use