The length of a rectangle is 4 centimeters less than twice its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 34 cm. What are the dimensions of the rectangle?

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kewlgeek555 · Answer

Width = w
Length = w-4
Perimeter = 34

34 = ((w-4) * 2) + (w * 2)

So based on my calculations w = 10.5

So the length is 10.5 - 4 = 6.5

Let's see if this is correct.

34 = ((10.5 - 4) * 2) + 10.5 * 2)
34 = (6.5 * 2) + (10.5 * 2)
34 = 13 + (10.5 * 2)
34 = 13 + 21
34 = 34

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anonymous · Answer

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