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If the width of a rectangle is 8 less than the length and the perimeter is 32, find the dimensions of the rectangle

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Answer:

length = 12

width = 4

Explanation:

Width = w

Length = l

w = l-8

l-8 + l-8 + l + l = 32

4l - 16 = 32

4l = 48

length = 12

width = 4

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