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  • 03-07-2021
  • Mathematics
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The width of a rectangle is 2 cm less than its length. The perimeter is 52 cm. The length is:
14 cm.
12 cm.
9 cm.
None of these choices are correct.

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jessmzhou4
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  • 03-07-2021

Answer: 14 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Rectangle:

  • Length = x
  • Width = x - 2

x + x + (x - 2) + (x - 2) = 52

2x + 2(x - 2) = 52

2x + 2x - 4 = 52

4x = 52 + 4

4x = 56

x = 14

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