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  • 20-10-2021
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the width of a rectangle is 3 inches less than its length the perimeter of the rectangle is 26 inches what is the width of the rectangle

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cwayneu
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  • 21-10-2021

Answer:

5

Step-by-step explanation:

W = x

L = x + 3

P = 2W + 2L

26 = 2(x) + 2(x + 3)

26 = 2x + 2x + 6

26 = 4x + 6

26 - 6 = 4x

20 = 4x

x = 5

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