The length of a rectangular mailing label is 2 centimeters less than twice the width. The perimeter is 68 centimeters. Find the dimensions of the label.

Width=12 cm

Length=22 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the width be x

Length = 2 cm less than twice the width

=2x-2

Perimeter of a rectangle=2 (length+width)

68=2{ (2x-2) + x}

68=2 (2x-2+x)

68=2 (3x-2)

68=6x-4

68+4=6x

72=6x

Divide both sides by 6

72/6=6x/6

12=x

Width=12 cm

Length=2x-2

=2 (12) - 2

=24-2

=22 cm