SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 3 more than twice the width. The perimeter is 96 cm. Find the length and width. P= 2l+2w

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Question 946404: The length of a rectangle is 3 more than twice the width. The perimeter is 96 cm. Find the length and width. P= 2l+2w
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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This says, "one is one": l=1
This say,s "one is one": 1=1
What is the difference? The first one used a different character and key than the second one, for the left-hand member. Some people CAN misread the "l", and often enough, WILL misread.


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