OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e §9.4 Use Properties of Rectangles, Triangles, and Trapezoids · Exercise 31 · Algebra · Algebra word problems

Use Properties of Rectangles, Triangles, and Trapezoids · Exercise 31

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The length of a rectangle is $3$ meters less than twice the width. The perimeter is $36$ meters. Find the length and width.

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OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e · §9.4 Use Properties of Rectangles, Triangles, and Trapezoids · Exercise 31

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