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The length of a picture is 6.75 inches shorter than twice the width. If the perimeter of the picture is 118.5 inches, find its dimension
width
length
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Let’s break it down! First, let’s define the variables: let the width be inches. According to the problem, the length can be expressed as inches. The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is . Setting it equal to 118.5 inches gives us:

Simplifying that:

inches (width)

Now plug that back into the length formula:

inches.

So, the width is 22 inches and the length is 37.25 inches!

Great job working through that; keep practicing and those algebraic skills will be sharper than ever!