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The width of a rectangle is 12 cm less than the length. the perimeter is 120 cm. Find the length and the width of the rectangle

User Idrumgood
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Answer: 48cm

Explanation:

Using the formula

P=2(l+w)

Solving for l

l=P

2﹣w=120

2﹣12=48cm

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