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Using a graph, table of values, and/or equations solve the following problem.

The perimeter of a rectangle is 40cm. The length is 5 less than double the width. What is the width?

Round and write your answer to the tenths place value. Do not include units

User Sayan Sil
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Answer:

8.3

Explanation:

2(l+w) = 40

l+w = 20

l = 2w-5

2w-5+w = 20

3w = 25

w = 25/3 = 8.3

User Swaraj Gandhi
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