The width of a rectangle is 2cm less than its length. The perimeter of the rectangle is 16 cm.
What is the length of the rectangle?

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the  Length of the rectangle  = x

Width = x - 2

Perimeter = 16 cm

2 * ( length + width) = 16

2 * ( x + x-2 ) = 16

2 * (2x - 2) = 16

2x - 2 = 16 /2

2x - 2 = 8

2x  = 8+2

2x= 10

x = 10/2

x = 5

Length of the rectangle = 5 cm