The length of the rectangle is 1 4/5 m and the width is 3/20 m less than the length. Find the perimeter of the rectangle.

The desired perimeter of the rectangle is designated by the conditional variable “X”.

The second step, using the conditions of the example, we get the equation: X = 2 x (9/5 + 9/5 – 3/20).

Based on the results of solving this equation, we obtain X = 2 x (18/5 – 3/20) = 2 x (18 x 4 – 3) / 20 = (72 – 3) / 10 = 69/10 = 6.9 meters.

Answer: the desired perimeter of the rectangle is 6.9 meters.



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