SOLUTION: If the perimeter of a rectangle is 20cm. Find the length and width of the rectangle if the length is 3cm less than twice it's width

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Question 899089: If the perimeter of a rectangle is 20cm. Find the length and width of the rectangle if the length is 3cm less than twice it's width
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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(2w - 3) + w = 10cm

    3w = 13cm

     w = 4 1/3 cm, L = 17/3 cm 0r 5 2/3 cm