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The perimeter of a rectangle is 96 cm. The width is 12 less than twice the length. Which system of equations could be used to find the dimensions of the rectangle?

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Answer:

Width = 12 cm

Length = (2*12)+12 = 36 cm

Explanation:

Width: x

Length: 2x + 12

2x + 2(2x+12) = 96 cm

2x + 4x + 24= 96

6x = 96 - 24

x = 72/6

x = 12

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