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The length of a rectangle is three less than twice the width. If the perimeter is 156cm, find it’s dimensions.

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Answer:

length = 47, width = 25

Explanation:

L = 2W - 3

2L + 2W = 156

2( 2w -3) + 2W = 156

4w - 6 + 2W = 156

6W = 150

W = 25

L = 2(25) - 3

L = 47