Write and solve an equation for the situation. The perimeter of a parallelogram is 84 meters. The width of the parallelogram is 2 meters less than its length. Find the length and the width of the parallelogram.

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Malik Shahzad asked May 13, 2022

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Write and solve an equation for the situation.

The perimeter of a parallelogram is 84 meters. The width of the parallelogram is 2 meters less than its
length. Find the length and the width of the parallelogram.

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Answer:

Width = 20m

Length = 22m

Explanation:

W = x

L = x+2

2x + 2(x+2) = 84

2x + 2x + 4 = 84

4x = 84-4

x = 80/4

x = 20

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