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14 February, 10:17

A rectangle has a perimeter of 24 units. The length of the rectangle is 2 times 3 less than the width. What is the width of the rectangle?

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  1. 14 February, 13:08
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    5 units

    2x + 2y = 24

    y = (2x-3)

    2x + 2 (2x-3) = 24

    2x + 4x - 6 = 24

    6x = 30

    x = 5

    y = 7

    so the width should = 5

    (and the length = 7)
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