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One side of a rectangle is 3 inches shorter than the other side, and the perimeter is 54 inches. what are the dimensions of the rectangle. 2x + 2(x - 3) = 54 2x + 2x - 3 = 54 2x…

One side of a rectangle is 3 inches shorter than the other side, and the perimeter is 54 inches. what are the dimensions of the rectangle. 2x + 2(x - 3) = 54 2x + 2x - 3 = 54 2x…
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One side of a rectangle is 3 inches shorter than the other side, and the perimeter is 54 inches. what are the dimensions of the rectangle.

2x + 2(x - 3) = 54
2x + 2x - 3 = 54
2x - 3 = 54

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Answer:

2x +2(x - 3) = 54

Explanation:

User Meenu
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2x+2(x-3)
because each of the small sides are -3, not just one of them. the parenthesis are needed here.
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