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Question 899632: Please help me solve this word problem. :A rectangle has a length six inches less than twice its width. If the Perimeter of the rectangle is 54 inches, find the dimensions.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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(2w-7) + w = 27

  3w = 34

   w = 34/3 = 11 1/3

   L = 68%2F3+-+21%2F3+=+47%2F3  15 2/3

and...

 11 1/3 + 15 2/3 = 27