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The width of a rectangle is 10 in. less than its length. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 36 in., what is its width in inches?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.5: More Area Relationships In The Circle

Problem 16E: The approximate area of a triangle with sides of lengths 3 in., 5 in., and 6 in. is 7.48 in2. What...

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the perimeter of the rectangle is 36 in., what is its width
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