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The length 'p' of a rectangle is twice its width, if the perimeter is 24 cm, find the width.

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section3.4: Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, And The Pythagorean Theorem

Problem 3.88TI: Find the length of a rectangle with: perimeter 30 and width 6.

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