The width of a rectangle is 2 cm less than its length. The perimeter is 52 cm. The length is: 14 cm. 12 cm. 9 cm. None of these choices are correct.

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Arash Etemad · Answer 1 · 2022-01-31T13:37:02+0000

Answer: 14 cm

Explanation:

Rectangle:

x + x + (x - 2) + (x - 2) = 52

2x + 2(x - 2) = 52

2x + 2x - 4 = 52

4x = 52 + 4

4x = 56

x = 14