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The perimeter of a table is 152cm. The length is twice the width minus 2. What is the width of the table? 1. 26 cm 2. 27cm 3. 28cm 4. 29cm
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The perimeter of a table is 152cm. The length is twice the width minus 2. What is the width of the table?

1. 26 cm
2. 27cm
3. 28cm
4. 29cm

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Width = x
Length = 2x - 2
Perimeter = 2(L + w)
2(x + 2x - 2) = 152
3x - 2 = 76
3x = 78, x = 26
The width is 26 cm
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