Inactive Tutor answered • 09/12/18
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Let w = width, then the length = 2w-6
Perimeter = 2w + 2l = 2w +2(2w+6) = 54 and solve for w
6w + 6 = 54
w = 8
Angel H.
asked • 09/12/18College Algebra Help
The length of a rectangle is 6 ft. less than 2 times the width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 54 ft., find the length and the width.
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