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the length of a rectangle is 2cm less than 7 times the width. the perimeter is 60cm. find the width and the length

User Timothee W
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Answer:

L=26

W=4

Explanation:

L=7W-2

60=2(7W-2)+2W

60=14W-4+2W

60+4=14W+2W

64=16W

W=64/16

W=4

L=7(4)-2

L=28-2

L=26

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