Question

the perimeter of a rectangle is 46 feet. The width is 3ft less than twice the length. find the length and width of the rectangle

Answer 1

Using w and h for width and length, we know:

2(w+h) = 46
w = 2h-3

So, 2(2h-3+h) = 46
2(3h-3) = 46
6h-6 = 46
6h = 52
h = 8 2/3
w = 14 1/3