SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 350 cm. The length is 17 cm shorter than the width. Find the dimensions.

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Question 783328: The perimeter of a rectangle is 350 cm. The length is 17 cm shorter than the width. Find the dimensions.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Perimeter = 2* length + 2* width
350 = 2*17 + 2 * width
350 = 34 + 2width
350 - 34 = 2Width
316 = 2Width
158 cm = Width.
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