The Length of a Rectangle Is 10 Inches Less Than

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Multiple Choice

The length of a rectangle is 10 inches less than twice the width. The perimeter is 64 inches. Find the length and width.

• A)The length is 18 inches; the width is 14 inches.
• B)The length is 15 inches; the width is 17 inches.
• C)The length is 50 inches; the width is 14 inches.
• D)The length is 21 inches; the width is 19 inches.
• E)The length is 23 inches; the width is 22 inches.

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Definitions:

Counterfactual Thinking

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