SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 46 feet. the width is 3ft lees than twicw the length. find the lenght and width of the rectangle
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Question 729054: the perimeter of a rectangle is 46 feet. the width is 3ft lees than twicw the length. find the lenght and width of the rectangle Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! P=2L+2W
W=2L-3
46=2L+2(2L-3)
46=2L+4L-6
46+6=6L
6L=52
L=52/6
L=8.67 FT. ANS.
W=2*8.67-3
W=17.33-3
W=14.33 FT. ANS.
PROOF:
46=2*8.67+2*14.33
46=17.33+28.66
46=46
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